Burna Boy Celebrates African Heritage Ahead of AFCON Final with New Music Video

Burna Boy's long-term initiative aims to put African culture, sport and influence in the spotlight, harnessing the global profile of the Grammy Award-winning artist and elite footballers such as Real Madrid star Eduardo Camavinga and Nico Williams of Athletic Club, both of whom have proud African heritage. Described as a 'cultural offering', the project will see the singer and his roster of athletes give back to their fans in a celebration of their shared heritage. The first instalment of that is Burna Boy's uplifting, powerful brand-new single, 'For Everybody', which dropped on Friday alongside a music video featuring a host of big names past and present from the football sphere, including Camavinga, Nico and Inaki Williams, Eder Militao, Asisat Oshoala, Odion Ighalo and Claude Makelele. Speaking on the launch of his new campaign, Burna Boy said: "This project is about ownership. Ownership of our culture, our stories, and our global influence. Africa has always shaped the world; this is us showing it deliberately, on our own terms, and at the highest level." Directed by renowned American music video specialist Dave Meyers, the video - created in partnership with consumer internet and media company Sporty Group - features striking choreography from Shay Latukolan and aims to showcase the 'emotional and physical energies' that are at the heart of African sport - 'ambition, rhythm and global impact'. Drawing influence from football, culture and community, the video incorporates all the elements that are at the heart of Burna Boy's new overall initiative, with fashion and symbolic storytelling also taking centre stage. The singer's lyrics focus on resilience, legacy and 'the power of collective momentum' in a tribute to the African icons making an impact on and off the pitch. "This one is for the culture - for everyone carrying our sound, our spirit and our story around the world," Burna Boy said.