Rema Makes History As First African Artiste To Perform At Ballon d’Or
Rema made history by becoming the first African artiste to grace the stage at the esteemed Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday evening, delivering an electrifying performance that left the football luminaries in the audience spellbound.
His mesmerizing rendition of the chart-topping anthem “Calm Down” captivated the football stars in attendance, leaving an indelible impression on their minds.
It is worth noting that Rema’s presence marked a momentous occasion, as he became the first-ever African artiste to showcase his talent at the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards.
The 23-year-old prodigy was extended an invitation to perform following Manchester City’s triumph as the Club of the Season. After his scintillating performance, Rema graciously descended from the stage to personally greet the numerous football stars seated in the front row, including Erling Haaland and Vinicius Jr.
Lionel Messi secured his eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday evening (October 30, 2023), setting a new record and surpassing his previous achievement. The prestigious award ceremony in Paris saw the footballing legend receive the coveted Golden Ball from David Beckham on Monday evening.
Despite facing stiff competition from Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Messi emerged victorious, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe taking third place. Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri, both from Manchester City, claimed fourth and fifth place respectively. The remaining top 10 spots were filled by Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, City’s Julian Alvarez, Victor Osimhen, City’s Bernardo Silva, and Madrid’s Luka Modric.
At the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi showcased his exceptional skills by scoring an impressive seven goals, just one less than the eventual Golden Boot winner, Kylian Mbappe. Not only did Messi excel in finding the back of the net, but he also demonstrated his playmaking abilities by providing three assists and delivering 21 key passes, which were the highest in the tournament.
Additionally, Messi displayed his accuracy and precision by recording the most shots on target, with a total of 13. Furthermore, Messi etched his name in World Cup history by becoming the first player to score in the group stage, last 16, quarter-final, semi-final, and final all in a single tournament. This remarkable feat was accompanied by an outstanding achievement of receiving five Man of the Match awards, setting a new record.
