The Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy headlined the halftime show at Stade de France on Sunday, October 25, 2026, as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 16-10.
He ran through global hits including “Last Last” and “Ye,” turning the 80,000-capacity stadium into a choir. French singer Yseult joined him on stage, bridging the diaspora and the host city. French sports icon Teddy Riner and artist Joe Dwet Filé also appeared.
Burna is the second African artist to headline an NFL halftime show. Nigerian singer Ayra Starr made history as the first just weeks earlier during the 2026 international game lineup. But Burna holds a separate milestone at this venue: in 2025, he became the first African artist to headline a solo, sold-out concert at Stade de France. Sunday, he returned to the same pitch with the NFL’s global spotlight on him.
The performance is part of the league’s record-setting international push—seven regular-season halftime shows across four continents this season. The Steelers improved to 5-2. The Saints fell to 2-5. But the night belonged to the music.
