Thursday, September 17, 2026

Burna Boy Reacts After Being Announced to Headline the Halftime Show at the 2026 NFL Paris Game

 




Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy is set to return to Stade de France for the NFL’s first regular-season game in Paris The singer will headline the halftime show on October 25 when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New Orleans Saints Burna Boy previously made history at the stadium by becoming the first African artist to headline Stade de France, making his return another major milestone 

Reacting to the latest announcement on X, Burna Boy expressed excitement about stepping back onto the same stage. “Paris gave me one of the biggest nights of my career, and to walk back into Stade de France for a moment like this means everything,” 



he said. But this time, the occasion carries a different significance. The singer said the NFL is bringing something to France that has never happened there before, and he intends to deliver a memorable performance. The Paris game forms part of the NFL’s biggest international season yet, with seven halftime shows planned across several countries. Other performers include Ayra Starr in London, Ricky Martin and Pedro Sampaio in Rio de Janeiro, and Cage the Elephant in Munich