Rema to perform at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

Divine Ikubor, the Afrobeats star known as Rema, will perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA unveiled the lineup of artistes scheduled for the event in an Instagram post.

The list of artistes includes American rapper Future, Katy Perry, Brazilian singer Anitta, South African sensation Tyla, and K-pop star LISA, alongside Rema.

FIFA stated that the selected artistes reflect the United States’ cultural diversity and influence.

“The Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles, the world’s entertainment capital, represents the extraordinary scale of what the FIFA World Cup 2026 will become,” FIFA wrote.

“Global superstars Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla will headline the celebrations in Los Angeles, with additional world-renowned artists still to be announced.

“This lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrance of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment, and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country.”

Last Thursday, Colombian singer Shakira announced ‘Dai Dai’ as the official theme song for the three-nation World Cup. The song features Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste Burna Boy.

Shakira accompanied the post with a snippet of her performance with choreographers at Brazil’s iconic Maracanã Stadium.

‘Dai Dai’ is about resilience and inner strength. It is a catchy reggaetón-tinged Afrobeats song that blends both Shakira and Burna Boy’s musical styles.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at the Estadio Azteca (Mexico City Stadium) in Mexico City.