Harry Kane Names Burna Boy as His African Music Favourite

Harry Kane surprised football and music fans with a personal revelation about what he listens to away from the pitch. In a video circulating after the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, the England striker was asked which African artists feature in his listening beyond one he had already mentioned. His answer was Burna Boy. According to the report, Kane called the Nigerian performer “my guy,” giving the impression that his interest goes beyond simply recognising a famous name. He also singled out “Big 7” as a track he enjoys, suggesting he knows at least one song from Burna Boy’s catalogue. The unexpected admission quickly caught the attention of Nigerian music fans, many of whom celebrated the moment as another sign of Afrobeats’ international reach. Kane is usually in the headlines for his football achievements, so the glimpse into his music taste offered a different kind of talking point after a major night for the striker. Burna Boy, widely known as the African Giant, has built an international following with music blending Afrofusion, reggae and dancehall. Kane’s reported choice adds his name to the list of high-profile listeners whose appreciation for the Nigerian star has become a subject of conversation among fans. The clip began circulating in the context of the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony, held at London’s Palladium Theatre on Monday, October 26, 2026. Kane was named the winner after what the report described as a dominant year on the pitch. His award made headlines, but his straightforward endorsement of Burna Boy gave the evening a crossover moment that resonated with Nigerian audiences.