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Burna Boy Stuns England Coach Wiegman with Surprise Performance at Lionesses’ Euro 2025 Victory Parade.
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy took fans and officials by surprise on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, as he delivered a spectacular performance during England’s Euro 2025 championship parade in London.
The Lionesses, who made history by successfully defending their European Championship title after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Spain in Switzerland, were honoured in grand style outside Buckingham Palace. The event featured jubilant fans, national pride, and an unexpected musical moment.
In a twist that caught many off guard, Burna Boy, real name Damini Ogulu, emerged on stage, leaving England’s head coach, Sarina Wiegman, visibly shocked and delighted. Wiegman, a self-declared fan of the Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, had previously spoken about her admiration for his music in interviews.
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Burna Boy’s energetic performance added a vibrant African flavour to the parade, drawing loud cheers from the crowd and igniting widespread excitement online. Social media users flooded platforms with clips and reactions, praising the singer for elevating the celebration with his electrifying presence.
The performance marks another global milestone for Burna Boy, who continues to break boundaries with his music and presence on international stages from the Champions League Final to NBA halftime shows and now the Euro 2025 victory parade.
Sarina Wiegman = @burnaboy 🙌#BBCFootball #WEuro2025 pic.twitter.com/6mjlAdbrsC
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 29, 2025