Video: Moment Burna Boy presented Socrates Award to Arsenal’s Saka

Nigerian music star Burna Boy presented the Socrates Award to Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony.

The Afrobeats singer took to the stage to present the award to the England international during the prestigious football awards
ceremony, bringing together two prominent figures from the worlds of music and football.

Burna boy presented saka award. pic.twitter.com/rWGVe9bCVo — Runor (@Ogheneruhnor) October 26, 2026

Saka, who plays for Premier League club Arsenal, was recognised with the award, which honours footballers for their humanitarian and social impact beyond the pitch.

Burna Boy’s appearance at the ceremony also highlighted the growing ...