The singer attended the 70th edition of the prestigious football awards alongside fellow Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold on Monday evening at the London Palladium in the United Kingdom.
Burna Boy took to the stage to present Saka with the honour, which recognises individuals making a positive impact beyond football through humanitarian work and social responsibility.
During the presentation, the Grammy winning singer spoke about his football academy in Nigeria and expressed hope that it would one day produce exceptional players capable of reaching the highest levels of the game and winning the Ballon d’Or.
He also shared a personal detail about his passion for football, revealing that former Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry was his favourite player while growing up.
Burna Boy’s appearance brought together two major areas of global entertainment and sport, highlighting the growing connection between African music and international football.
