Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold attended and turned heads on the purple carpet on the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony held on the London Palladium in London on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Adekunle Gold and fellow Nigerian music heavyweight Burna Boy represented the Afrobeats motion on soccer’s greatest international stage.
For the primary time in its historical past, the Ballon d’Or ceremony passed off in London, celebrating seven many years of the enduring trophy.
Adekunle Gold additionally introduced a efficiency on the unique Ballon d’Or after-party in London following the principle occasion.
Sharing his pleasure on Instagram, Adekunle Gold mirrored on the milestone second, writing, “I prayed for this all my life”.
The 70th Ballon d’Or most important prize was received by England’s Harry Kane, marking the primary English winner of the award in 25 years.
Harry Kane beat Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
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