In a moment that lit up the streets of London, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy made a surprise appearance during the Lionesses’ UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 victory parade, sending fans into a frenzy and creating an unforgettable end to a historic celebration.
The jubilant parade, held to honour England’s national women’s football team after their triumphant win at the Euros, was already packed with emotion, pride, and celebration. But the atmosphere reached new heights when Burna Boy emerged unannounced on the main stage at Trafalgar Square, greeted by deafening cheers from thousands of fans.
Clad in a custom England jersey, Burna Boy delivered an electric performance of his global hits including “Last Last” and “City Boys,” before dedicating his track “Ye” to the Lionesses, praising their resilience and dominance on the field.
“Tonight, we’re not just celebrating football – we’re celebrating women who inspire the world,” Burna Boy told the crowd. “Big love to the Lionesses – you made history, and the world is watching.”
The surprise performance was arranged in coordination with the Football Association and was kept tightly under wraps until the moment burna Boy took the stage. Social media erupted almost instantly, with clips of the moment going viral within minutes, trending under hashtags like #BurnaBoySurprise and #LionessesVictory.
FA Chairwoman Debbie Hewitt praised the moment as “a powerful cross-cultural celebration of sport and music that reflected the energy and diversity of today’s England.”
Burna Boy’s performance capped off a day of festivities that saw the Lionesses parade through central London in an open-top bus, cheered on by tens of thousands of fans waving flags and singing in celebration of the team’s second consecutive European title.