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Al Nassr ahead Cristiano Ronaldo has as soon as once more demonstrated his affinity for Afrobeats by that includes Nigerian artist Asake’s hit observe “Energetic” in his newest Instagram promotion for his YouTube content material. Soccernet.ng studies.
The soccer icon shared a clip on his social media, seamlessly mixing his new enterprise with the infectious Afrobeat sound, additional showcasing his appreciation for the style.
The tune “Energetic” is a standout from Asake’s not too long ago launched album Lungu Boy, which has already made waves within the music world.
Having it featured on Ronaldo’s platform has solely amplified its world attain, giving it a big publicity increase.
Inside simply 4 hours of the publish, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s Instagram clip went viral, racking up 18.7 million views, 1.3 million likes, and over 20,000 feedback.
Regardless of Asake himself not but responding to the publish, notable Nigerian movie star Cubana Chief Priest rapidly jumped in, commenting “Energetic” beneath Ronaldo’s publish.
This isn’t the primary time the previous Manchester United ahead has embraced Afrobeats. Again in March 2023, Ronaldo shared a heartwarming video of his three kids dancing to Rema’s chart-topping single Calm Down.
Asake’s music has additionally discovered its method into the soccer world, with Liverpool and Netherlands captain Virgil Van Dijk beforehand seen vibing to his observe Manage.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed observe file in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars akin to William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Vibrant Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and plenty of others. He has additionally made a big impression in breaking switch information tales.
Grounded in video enhancing, video journalism, social media administration, and content material technique, Ayomide brings a wealth of experience to his work.
With a Bachelor’s diploma in English Language from Adeyemi School of Schooling and a Grasp’s Diploma in Faculty Library and Media Expertise from the College of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel within the subject.
