Burna Boy gifts Thierry Henry diamond 'Gambo' necklace

Burna Boy, a legendary performer of Afrobeat music from Nigeria, delighted the crowd in the Atatürk Olympic Stadium.

Burna Boy gifts Thierry Henry diamond 'Gambo' necklace

Tosin Abayomi 07:30 - 11.06.2023

Marcos Van Basten calls Burna Boy's performance madness, Burna Boy gifts Thierry Henry a diamond necklace.

Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR, known professionally as Burna Boy headlined the 2023 Champions League show.

Before the Champions League final began at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, the Nigerian singer electrified the crowd by giving a thrilling performance.

Burna Boy took off his "Gambo" diamond necklace and put it around Thierry Henry's neck while being interviewed following the Champions League match between Manchester City and Inter Milan.

Burna Boy took off his "Gambo" diamond necklace and put it around Thierry Henry's neck while being interviewed following the Champions League match between Manchester City and Inter Milan.
Burna Boy took off his "Gambo" diamond necklace and put it around Thierry Henry's neck while being interviewed following the Champions League match between Manchester City and Inter Milan.

Burna Boy then disclosed to the Frenchman that the name "Gambo" on the necklace refers to his closest buddy, Gambo, whom he lost. 

Burna Boy claimed that knowing that Henry is wearing Gambo's name right now is the most wonderful thing in the world that he can ever do.

Burna Boy shared a picture of Thierry Henry wearing his "Gambo" diamond necklace on his Instagram story.

Marco Van Basten blasts Burna Boy

 The presence of entertainment during football games has been criticized by Marco Van Basten, who emphasized that fans go to games to watch football, not to listen to music.

Burna Boy, a legendary performer of Afrobeat music from Nigeria, delighted the crowd at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium.

Van Basten aired his opposing opinion when serving as a commentator for the championship game between Inter Milan and Manchester City.

Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR, known professionally as Burna Boy headlined the 2023 Champions League show.
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR, known professionally as Burna Boy headlined the 2023 Champions League show.

His remarks reflected the opinions of football purists, who contend that there shouldn't be any sidelines to the game itself.

The pre-match entertainment, which appears to be based on the American sports model, is supported by some football fans.

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