The Super Eagles didn't make it to the World Cup. Nigerian music is headlining the opening ceremony. Make of that what you will.

On June 12, eight days from now, Rema performs at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles. SoFi Stadium. Katy Perry on the same bill. Future, LISA, Tyla. The global audience for a World Cup opening ceremony.

Nigeria didn't qualify for the tournament.

Rema and LISA and Anitta recorded the official World Cup anthem "Goals" . the Afrobeats guy, the K-pop icon, the Brazilian. When FIFA wanted the sound of a global tournament, they put an artist from Benin City in the headline slot.

The Super Eagles are watching from home. The music Nigeria makes is on the main stage in front of billions.

There is a conversation to have here, and it's a complicated one, and it involves Eguavoen and the NFF and 2027 qualification and all of that. That conversation will keep.

For today, take the cleaner version. Nigerian music has crossed over so completely that it no longer needs Nigerian football to carry it anywhere. It is already there. Already headlining. Already anthemic.

Enjoy the eight days before the opening ceremony. Watch Rema.