History met Afrobeats in London as England’s women’s football boss, Sarina Wiegman, dropped her tactical notes and picked up new dance steps with Nigeria’s own Burna Boy at the Lionesses’ roaring Euro 2025 victory parade.
Fresh off defending their European crown in Basel, the streets of London transformed into a celebration of girl power, culture, and unexpected vibes. The team touched down at Southend, stormed 10 Downing, then lit up Soho like Lagos at Christmas, but it was Tuesday’s show outside Buckingham Palace that stole the headlines.
Former Lioness Alex Scott, now on hosting duty, set the stage: “Who’s Sarina’s favourite artist?” The crowd hardly had time to blink before Burna Boy–Grammy heavyweight, self-styled African Giant–swaggered on stage. The Dutch coach, caught off guard like a keeper in a penalty shootout, dashed over and hugged her musical hero. Then, in true Naija-London fusion, Sarina belted out lyrics to “For My Hand,” Burna’s 2022 hit with Ed Sheeran, as the pair danced to a sea of Lioness flags and Burna’s signature afro-fusion beats.
This is culture, crossover, and the kind of unity the world needs. Wiegman, who revealed in 2023 that Burna Boy’s tunes top her playlists, was all smiles, proving football truly brings worlds together—from Benin bronzes to Buckingham Palace.
As thousands cheered, London felt the pulse of Afrobeat, and England’s Lionesses showed once again: their roar echoes far beyond the pitch. Sha, if you didn’t see Sarina’s moves, you missed premium content. That’s how legends celebrate—on and off the field, with a touch of African fire.
