Afrobeat Gems And The Football Clubs They Support

The beauty of the game has since its peak inspired and attracted a vast fan base and has continued to attain legacy.

Football thrillers have stretched from civilians to stars who have deployed massive passion for it.

To date, we have been able to record a convincing number of stars who are dedicated to their football club despite the view of their vocation.

Nigerian music stars are no exception in this category as we have so far recorded a massive number of Afrobeat sensations who have publicly declared their love for a football club and have often represented it on several occasions.

Just like most passionate fans, these stars, fume when their clubs retards and also celebrate when their clubs triumph.

In this article, we will identify the top Afrobeat Gems and the football clubs they support.

Davido

Manchester United 

Although Davido has on several occasions appeared to be a Chelsea fan, he astonished his fans globally after unveiling his passion for Manchester United.

This is a prominent club in England located in Manchester where so many memories have been created.

Davido has always visited Old Trafford uninvited showing his devotion to the English Club which has convinced several media to tag Manchester United as his devoted club.

However, Davido’s true club is still debatable following how he was also spotted in Manchester City’s jersey while being invited by the club to watch them triumph over their opponents.

He is confirmed to be a Manchester United fan so far amid the view of his devotion to the club.

Davido is a well-recognised Afrobeat singer and songwriter who has breached dimensions to emerge at the top.

Wizkid

Manchester United 

Even though Wizkid has always confessed to having lost his passion for football, he is believed to be a Manchester United fan.

The Nigerian singer is in the league of Davido and has been spotted cheering and supporting different clubs ranging from rocking their jerseys to partnering with them as seen with Tottenham after he was once spotted in their stadium promoting his sold out concert.

However, this was not linked to his passion for the club as he once confessed to being a Manchester United fan.

There’s no information linked to his stand with Manchester United so far but sources have disclosed he is still clung to the club despite his current tie.

Adekunle Gold

Manchester United 

As seen on several occasions, the Nigerian singer and songwriter is a devoted Manchester United fan and has always proved it.

Among all the enlisted musicians in this category, Adekunle Gold emerged to be the most passionate following how he carries Manchester United on his shoulder.

The Nigerian sensation has developed a reputation for going to Old Trafford every single match to cheer and support the club of his boyhood.

He is often seen on social media platforms deploying his passion for the club on every occasion and has always been spotted fuming anytime Manchester United is not in form.

Adekunle Gold is a Nigerian Afrobeat Gem who has proven his incredible musical qualities ever since he debuted in the Nigerian music firm.

Blaqbonez

Chelsea FC

Nigerian incredible Rapper and songwriter, Blaqbonez is a die-hard Chelsea fan as confirmed by his temperament and passion for the club.

Blaqbonez in this category is quite different in how he often displays his passion for Chelsea’s Football Club.

Unlike other Nigerian Afrobeat sensations, Blaqbonez is consistent with his glee with Chelsea as he rages when they lose and celebrates when they win.

Amid the view of Chelsea’s current form, he is often spotted on the micro-blogging platform X tackling his club for poor performances so far.

Blaqbonez is recognised publicly for his love for Chelsea football club and has always carried the club on his shoulder as seen on several occasions.

Odumodublvck

Arsenal FC

The fast-rising Nigerian Afrobeat Rapper, Odumodublvck has always made his passion clear and this is aligned with Arsenal Football Club.

Before fame, Odumodublvck built a rigid connection with Declan Rice after dedicating his breakthrough song ‘Declan Rice’ to him which happened to be a hit; boosting his career to the heated phase.

After his bond with Declan Rice grew even bigger, Arsenal Football Club which has been long keen on signing Declan Rice unveiled him as their new signing with Odumodublvck’s hit song attaining him instant global recognition.

This influence inspired his love for Arsenal Football Club and since then, he hasn’t failed to show his affection for the London club.

Zinoleesky

Manchester United 

Nigerian Afrobeat Gem, Zinoleesky is a die-hard Manchester United fan but has always kept it secret.

However, sources and his advances sometimes have been able to publicise his passion for Manchester United.

He was spotted severally at the Old Trafford cheering his team to Glory. Aligned with his Record Label Boss, Naira Marley, he has often skipped their schedules to support Manchester United abroad.

Zinoleesky is known popularly for his passion for music which has so far soared him to the top.

He rose to fame, after dropping several hit songs to his name that has reshaped his reputation.

Simi

Manchester United 

Just like her husband, the Afrobeat sensation, Simi is a Manchester United fan.

She is quite not active like her husband, Adekunle Gold and is more like who is following her husband’s passion.

She is barely seen cheering Manchester United online but most often had been seen fuming about the player’s poor performances deploying her passion too.

Several sources disclosed that simi was not a football fan but after she met her husband, she was inspired to support Manchester United.

Today, she is still passionate about the club and has always cheered them for victory.

Olamide

Barcelona FC

The Nigerian Afrobeat Gem, Olamide is a die-hard fan of Barcelona Football Club even though he had always kept it secret.

He is quite odd in this category following how he supports a team away from the English Premier League, unlike his colleagues in this category.

He has always shown commitment and concern for the iconic club but has rarely publicised it.

With no doubt, Olamide is a Nigerian Afrobeat Giant who has proven his worth for over a decade to date.