Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has revealed that he has always dreamt of playing in the United States NBA.

 In an interview before the NBA all-star game in Utah on Sunday, 19th February 2023, Burna Boy revealed that when he was young, he used to hope of one day playing in the NBA.

Speaking before his performance at the halftime show, Burna Boy said he had dreams of someday playing in the NBA but he got to perform at the NBA all-star game instead so he guessed he made it after all.

The Grammy-winner was joined by Nigerian superstars Rema and Tems in an Afrobeats-themed halftime show that was watched by fans from around the world. The trio dazzled fans with a selection of their hit singles in what was a big night for Nigerian music.

While Burna Boy didn't realize his dream of playing basketball professionally, he has been able to become of the biggest African artist whose music has reached different corners of the world.