Top Nigerian singers, Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems have been scheduled to perform at the 2023 NBA becoming the first Afro beats artists to perform at the All-stars game.
The NBA took to Instagram to announce its line-up of All-Star performers which also includes Post Malone, American singer-songwriter Jewel and Canadian singer-songwriter Jully Black taking who will sing their respective country’s national anthems.
Ahead of the game on Sunday (February 19), Post Malone is set to perform a medley of his hits as LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo take part in the first-ever arena-hosted All-Star draft.
For the first time in the history of the league-wide matchup, the two captains will select their team on air during a televised 30-minute pregame show, NBC Sports reports.
The halftime show will then be dedicated to Afrobeats, with Burna Boy and Tems joined by fellow Nigerian artist, Rema.