Rema’s Interaction with Messi at Ballon d’Or Ceremony Sparks Discussion

The Ballon d’Or ceremony saw a surprising moment when Afrobeats star Rema, who greeted other nominees in attendance, appeared to snub Lionel Messi.

Rema, an Afrobeats sensation, had the privilege of performing his global hit “Calm Down” at the Ballon d’Or ceremony held at Theatre du Chalet in Paris, France. The event featured a gathering of superstars and football dignitaries.

Rema’s performance was well-received, but what caught everyone’s attention was his interaction with the nominees in attendance. After engaging with the audience and shaking hands with several nominees seated in the front row, Rema appeared to have consciously omitted greeting Lionel Messi.

Rema’s global rise to stardom was marked by the success of his hit single “Calm Down,” which also featured a remix with American singer Selena Gomez. The song spent a remarkable one year at the top of the Billboard US Afrobeats Songs chart and reached high positions on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Top Songs chart.

France Football recognized his success and invited him to perform the hit song at the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony. Rema’s performance was met with enthusiasm from the audience, but his decision to skip shaking hands with Messi generated discussions.

This surprising moment has sparked conversations online about the reasons behind Rema’s actions and the significance of his interaction at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.