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Rema, Omah Lay & Shallipopi shine on EA FC25 official soundtrack playlist
Nigerian Afrobeats stars Rema, Omah Lay, and Shallipopi have been featured on the highly anticipated EAFC25 football game soundtrack, which is set to launch on September 27, 2024.
Their inclusion marks another milestone for Nigerian artists on a global stage, as they join an eclectic lineup of musicians from around the world.
These Nigerian stars follow in the footsteps of previous Afrobeats artists like Olamide, Davido, Bad Boy Timz, Pheelz, and BNXN, who have also been featured on EA Sports soundtracks.
This year’s roster boasts an impressive 114 tracks, further highlighting the international rise of Afrobeats. Fans of both the game and the artists have taken to social media, thrilled at the prospect of hearing their favorite tunes while playing one of the world’s most iconic football games.
In addition to the Nigerian artists, the EAFC25 soundtrack includes a diverse range of global talent, such as South African sensation Moonchild Sanelly, Afro-Colombian group Kombilesa Mi, and internationally acclaimed names like Kasabian, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Ice Spice, Disclosure, Coldplay, and FKA Twigs.
This year’s playlist showcases the evolving global appeal of the EAFC series, with Afrobeats playing a leading role in this cultural moment.
With the EAFC25 game’s massive global platform, this feature could open doors to new audiences for Rema, Omah Lay, and Shallipopi, pushing Afrobeats further into the mainstream.
For fans of both football and music, this collaboration merges the excitement of the sport with the irresistible energy of Afrobeats, creating a perfect synergy.
See the full playlist here