Bukayo Saka and Wizkid: Arsenal star thanks Nigerian afro beats star with jersey

Bukayo Saka and Wizkid: Arsenal star thanks Nigerian afro beats star with jersey

Tosin Abayomi 20:20 - 06.02.2024

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka thanks Nigerian musician Wizkid with a jersey for attending his game.

The social media conversation around the meeting between Arsenal star Bukayo Saka and multiple award-winning Nigerian artist Wizkid in London after the Gunners' victory over Liverpool hasn't stopped.

The Gunners overcame their rivals vying for the title 3-1 at the Emirates thanks to a goal from the England winger of Nigerian heritage.

Wizkid was at the stadium supporting Saka and his Arsenal teammates during the Premier League match.

The Grammy Award winner met Saka, who gave the musician a signed Arsenal jersey, in a video that was posted on social media.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka thanks Nigerian musician Wizkid with a jersey for attending his game.
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka thanks Nigerian musician Wizkid with a jersey for attending his game.

Saka thanks Wizkid

Saka has now taken to social media to thank Wizkid for his appearance.

Nigeria observes Independence Day as a legal national holiday on the first of October and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka joined the celebration - Image Credit - Instagram/Bukayo Saka
Nigeria observes Independence Day as a legal national holiday on the first of October and Arsenal star Bukayo Saka joined the celebration - Image Credit - Instagram/Bukayo Saka

Along with a picture presenting Wizkid an Arsenal jersey was a message that said, "Thanks for coming through to support bro, always good to see you @wizkidayo 💫"

Saka in Nigeria

On the continent, Wizkid is held in high regard for his groundbreaking contribution to the global emergence of Afrobeat music.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka thanks Nigerian musician Wizkid with a jersey for attending his game.
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka thanks Nigerian musician Wizkid with a jersey for attending his game.

Saka, who had an amazing season with the Gunners in 2022–2023; spent the summer holidays in Nigeria.

Saka, an England national team player, was born in London to Nigerian parents and has since been to the West African country.

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