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Burna Boy, Tems and Rema are expected to make history at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game this weekend following performances from Post Malone and others.
On Wednesday, February 15, the NBA revealed the lineup of artists who are expected to hit the court for a slew performances at the annual exhibition game during NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. Posty will come through for a pre-game set following seasoned pop singer Jewel, who will sing the National Anthem, and Jully Black, who will deliver the Canadian National Anthem. During the halftime show, Burna Boy, Tems and Rema will perform the first-ever Afrobeats set the NBA has ever hosted.
Its been a busy year for all three Nigerian artists. Burna Boy is still riding the wave of his globally successful album Love, Damini containing his smash hit "Last Last." He was nominated for a Grammy this year as well as Tems, who took home the award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration with Future, Drake and producer ATL Jacob thanks to their banger "Wait For U." Meanwhile, Rema has also had an amazing year thanks to the overwhelming success from his hit "Calm Down" featuring Selena Gomez.
In addition to the groundbreaking performance, Vin Diesel will also be in the building to make the official introductions. He's set to appear in the 10th installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, which lands in theaters May 19. In the first trailer for the film that dropped last week, fans can hear a remixed version of The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Notorious Thugs" featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony while fans get their first glimpse at all the action-packed racing and fighting scenes. Creed III stars Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors will also be in attendance.
Before the performances begin, fans will also get to witness the All-Star draft go down live before tipoff. The 72nd NBA All-Star Game festivities kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET live from the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.