Fans loving reactions to Rema's performance at Ballon d'Or event

Piece by: ZENNA ISSA

31 October 2023

• Rema decided to sing his famous song "Calm Down" to relax Mbappe and Haaland after their alleged stolen victory.

Divine Ikubor professionally known as Rema, dazzled the fans by delivering a thrilling performance at the 2023 Ballon d’Or award's gala which took place on the 30th of October in Paris, France.

Rema is the first African to perform at the Ballon d'Or event and fans all over the world are happy for his achievements.

The Afrobeat musician dazzled the fans with his hit song "Calm Down". As the song states, the football players all sat calmly singing or enjoying the live performance.

Rema being the African person he is, decided to greet some of the famous footballers who sat in the front row like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.

Loyal Rema fans decided to express their joy all over social media and this is what some of them had to say.

@Walessound- Na average artist dem dey call to perform for ballon dor, U don see drake abi Beyonce abi whizkid perform for ballon dor before?? Una dey gba

@kennies_shonowo- I'm so happy for my Naija artistes doing great things

@itz_rayven1- This is the Balon Dior for crying out loud, how Nigerian music became so big should be one of the wonders of the world, Afro over everything

@JareAdemola_- Rema is worldwide now! Gone!!

@gossipmillnaija- Rema you are officially the number 1 artiste in Africa!!! Period!!! No one comes close!!! First African artiste to Perform at the Avalon D’or!!! Grammy Loading!!! 🦇🐐🚴🏿‍♀️🚴🏿‍♀️🚴🏿‍♀️💨

@edopride- Straight OUTTA Ekenwan Road from the Ancient Royal Kingdom Of Benin City… Super proud of you 👏

@didi_couture1- The handshakes were necessary ❤️🙌

@iamdikeh- D PRINCE CHOSE THE RIGHT PERSON TO MAKE A STAR ⭐️!!!! TONIGHT IS SUCH A PROUD NIGHT FOR NIGERIA 🇳🇬 🔥V. OSIMHEN & REMA 👏🏽

@tellzy- I am proud that we’re steadily getting on the map, Big ups Remy Famlee!! I might just record this video before tomorrow. What do you guys think? 🤔