Burna Boy Electrifies England Women’s Euro 2025 Trophy Parade

Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy delivered a thrilling performance at the England Women’s Euro 2025 victory parade outside Buckingham Palace on July 29, captivating over 65,000 fans. The Afrobeats icon, real name Damini Ogulu, joined the Lionesses to celebrate their back-to-back European Championship title, secured with a 3-1 penalty shootout win over Spain after a 1-1 draw in Basel on July 27.

Burna Boy performed his hit single “For My Hand,” featuring British artist Ed Sheeran, transforming The Mall into a festival atmosphere. England’s head coach Sarina Wiegman, a self-proclaimed fan, was visibly stunned when former Lioness Alex Scott introduced him as her favorite artist. Wiegman joined Burna Boy on stage, dancing and singing along, drawing cheers from the crowd and players like captain Leah Williamson and star Chloe Kelly. The performance, alongside Heather Small’s rendition of “Proud,” marked a high point of the open-top bus parade down The Mall.

The Lionesses’ victory, their second straight Euro title, sparked nationwide celebrations, with fans lining London’s streets from early morning. Burna Boy’s appearance, a surprise orchestrated by the English FA, underscored his global influence, following his historic 2023 UEFA Champions League final performance with Anitta. His set energized players and supporters, with Williamson tearfully calling the day “one of the best things we’ve been part of.” The event also highlighted the Lionesses’ cultural impact, with 1,500 new women’s teams registered in England since their 2022 win.

While the performance drew widespread praise, some Nigerian fans criticized Burna Boy for not celebrating the Super Falcons’ Women’s Africa Cup of Nations victory with similar fervor. The singer, who recently apologized for past comments downplaying Afrobeats, continues to solidify his international stature, with this parade marking another milestone.

Burna Boy’s performance, paired with Wiegman’s enthusiastic response, has gone viral, cementing his role in the Lionesses’ historic celebration. As England plans a potential royal reception for the team, the event underscores the growing global reach of Afrobeats. Note: Details of the performance and crowd size are based on recent reports; reactions may evolve as coverage continues.