Bose Ogulu, mother and manager of Afrobeats star Burna Boy, has expressed excitement and pride after her son delivered a standout performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico.
Following the event, videos shared on social media captured Bose celebrating the moment shortly after Burna Boy’s appearance on stage. In one of the clips, she is seen approaching him while he sat in a vehicle, commending his performance and describing him as “the highest of them all.”
The heartwarming interaction has since sparked reactions online, with many fans praising the close-knit relationship between the singer and his mother, who also doubles as his long-time manager.
Burna Boy performed at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City alongside Colombian music star Shakira during the opening ceremony. The duo delivered the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem titled “Dai Dai,” one of the highlights of the global event.
The appearance adds to Burna Boy’s growing list of international milestones, further cementing his status as one of Africa’s most influential global music acts.
