VIDEO: How Burna Boy Reacted Moment Harry Kane Clinched the Ballon d’Or

According to a report by TVC News Nigeria on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy was among the high-profile guests at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, where England captain Harry Kane claimed football’s most prestigious individual award.

Kane was crowned the men’s Ballon d’Or winner on Monday, October 26, beating French forward Kylian Mbappé and Spanish youngster Lamine Yamal to the honour.

Footage from the star-studded ceremony has attracted attention online, with fans following the reactions of celebrities and football personalities as the winner was announced.

The ceremony took place at the London Palladium as the Ballon d’Or marked its 70th anniversary. The event was held in London for the first time, paying tribute to English footballer Stanley Matthews, who won the inaugural award in 1956.

Burna Boy’s presence added a Nigerian entertainment dimension to the occasion, bringing together the worlds of music and football at one of the sport’s biggest annual events.

However, the specific nature of Burna Boy’s reaction at the precise moment Kane was announced as the winner should be established from the video itself rather than assumed from his attendance at the ceremony.

Beyond witnessing the awards ceremony, Burna Boy made history by becoming the first Nigerian artiste to present an award at the Ballon d’Or event.

The singer, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, presented the 2026 Sócrates Award to Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka.

The honour recognises footballers who use their influence to support humanitarian causes and charitable initiatives.

Saka received the award in recognition of his charitable work with BigShoe, an organisation that helps children access medical treatment.

Before presenting the award, Burna Boy spoke about his football academy in Nigeria and his ambition to contribute to the development of the game in his home country.

“Something I started a few years ago, just to support the football culture back home. Hopefully, inshallah, one day I’ll come back here to see one of my people getting an award in Ballon d’Or,” he said.

His comments highlighted his interest in supporting young Nigerian footballers and creating opportunities for local talent to reach the highest levels of the sport.

Burna Boy’s appearance also placed him among a select group of international entertainers invited to participate in major football award ceremonies.

According to reports published after the event, his attendance followed a series of appearances at major sporting occasions, including the NFL’s first regular-season game in France on October 25.

The singer has also performed at major international sporting events, including the NBA All-Star Game and the UEFA Champions League final kickoff show.

Kane’s victory was one of the biggest talking points of the ceremony, as the Bayern Munich striker became the first Englishman to win the men’s Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001.

The 33-year-old was rewarded for an outstanding 2025/26 campaign in which he scored 73 goals for club and country across all competitions.

He helped Bayern retain their Bundesliga title as part of a domestic treble and finished as the German league’s leading scorer for the third consecutive season. He also scored 14 goals in the UEFA Champions League as Bayern reached the semi-finals.

Kane finished ahead of Mbappé, who placed second, and Yamal, who came third in the final rankings.

His triumph was particularly significant for English football, which had not produced a men’s Ballon d’Or winner since Owen received the award 25 years earlier.

In his acceptance speech, Kane expressed gratitude to those who voted for him and said the ceremony’s location made the achievement especially meaningful.

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