Afrobeat Icon Burna Boy, Steals the Spotlight at Lionesses’ Euro 2025 Victory Parade

RYNI News | Blessing Isiuwa
3 August 2025

Buckingham Palace saw an explosion of rhythm and royalty this week as Nigeria’s own Burna Boy ignited the stage during the England Lionesses’ Euro 2025 championship celebration, blending football glory with Afrobeat fire in a historic cultural crescendo.

Fresh from their thrilling 3-1 penalty shootout victory over Spain — after a tense 1-1 draw in extra time — the Lionesses were honoured in a glittering parade held at the Palace grounds, where pomp and pageantry met the pulse of African sound.

In a moment that stunned fans and dignitaries alike, the Grammy-winning sensation emerged to perform his global hit “For My Hand”, originally featuring Ed Sheeran. As the first notes rang out, the 100,000-strong crowd erupted in cheers, with mobile phones raised and feet moving in rhythm. But it wasn’t just fans who were swept up — England’s head coach, Sarina Wiegman, herself couldn’t resist the magnetic pull of the music.

Wiegman, beaming from ear to ear, was spotted singing along and dancing with the players. She later joined Burna Boy on stage, wrapping the artist in a warm embrace that sent waves across social media and sealed the night as one of the most unexpected and iconic in English football celebration history.

Sources close to the team confirmed what many fans suspected — the Dutch-born coach is an avid Burna Boy fan. “She plays his music in the locker room before matches. It’s her way of bringing the team together,” one insider revealed. Former Lioness and BBC pundit Alex Scott confirmed, “Burna Boy is actually Sarina’s favourite artist — this was her dream moment.”

The celebration, though rooted in sport, quickly transformed into a multicultural showcase. Burna Boy’s powerful presence represented not only a musical performance, but a symbol of unity between cultures — and a nod to the growing global influence of African music. Social media buzzed with praise, with hashtags like #BurnaAtThePalace and #LionessesMeetAfrobeat trending across platforms.

For Burna Boy, the performance marked another crowning moment in a stellar year, as he continues to bridge continents and bring Afrobeat to iconic stages. But for the Lionesses, it was a night of gratitude, laughter, dancing — and a reminder that football, at its best, brings the world together in celebration.

With this unforgettable fusion of sport and sound, Euro 2025’s legacy won’t just be remembered for the goals scored, but for the beat that brought Buckingham Palace to life.

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