Burna Boy, Tems & Rema Bring Nigerian Flare to NBA All-Star Game

Nigeria was definitely in the building Sunday night in Salt Lake City, Utah! With all the festivities of NBA All-Star Weekend; Skills Challenge, 3-point contest and the dunk contest, the main highlights come from the star studded Sunday Night All-Star Game! RELATED: Mac McClung Wins NBA Dunk Contest, Black Twitter Invites Him To The BBQ Afrobeats has continuously been on the rise all over the world and took new hights since this music genre was introduced to the American market over a decade ago. Artist like Burna Boy, Wiz Kid, Tems and so many more are breaking records with their their music that The Grammys are in talks of adding an Afrobeats award category!

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Within the NBA especially, supporting the Basketball interest throughout the continent of Africa has been seen more and more. The Basketball Africa League aka BAL was introduced in 2019 but didn’t begin until post-pandemic in 2021. There are 12 teams representing 12 African Countries in this league so far. But there are many players in the NBA league now who also represent their countries while playing in America. Pascal Siakam, who currently plays for the Toronto Raptors, is from Cameroon and had the pleasure of introducing the halftime performance during the 2023 All-Star game! RELATED: J. Cole Plays For Rwanda In Basketball Africa League’s Inaugural Season

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Sunday’s game is the final night of All-Star weekend and Afrbeats took center stage! Burna Boy, Tems and Rema brought Nigeria to Utah as they performed hits like “Last, Last”, “Clam Down” and “Wait For U”! Watch their full performance below and continue scrolling for photos; Also See: Burna Boy & Wizkid To Headline Inaugural Afro Nation Festival In Miami Afrobeats Star TEMS Is Just Getting Started Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox:  

1. Burna Boy

Nigerian singer Burna Boy performs during the half time show of the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 19, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) 

2. Burna Boy

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Musician Burna Boy performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) 

3. Rema

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Musician Rema performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) 

4. Rema

Nigerian musician Rema performs during the half time show of the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 19, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) 

5. Rema

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Musician Rema performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) 

6. Rema

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Musician Rema performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah.(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) 

7. TEMS

Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems performs during the half time show of the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 19, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) 

8. TEMS

Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems performs during the half time show of the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 19, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

9. TEMS

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Musician Tems performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) 

10. TEMS

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Musician Tems performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) 

11. TEMS

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Musician Tems performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) 

12. TEMS

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Musician Tems performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) 

13. Burna Boy

Nigerian singer Burna Boy performs during the half time show of the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 19, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) 

14. Burna Boy

Nigerian singer Burna Boy performs during the half time show of the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 19, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) 

15. Burna Boy

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 19: Musician Burna Boy performs during halftime at the 2023 NBA All Star Game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at Vivint Arena on February 19, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) 

16. Burna Boy

Nigerian singer Burna Boy performs during the half time show of the NBA All-Star game between Team Giannis and Team LeBron at the Vivint arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 19, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)