Afrobeats continues its global dominance, with Nigerian stars Rema, Shallipopi, and Omah Lay making waves on the official EA FC25 soundtrack. The trio joins a powerhouse roster of international artists for the highly anticipated 32nd installment of the popular football video game, further solidifying Afrobeats’ foothold on the global stage.
This marks another monumental moment for Nigerian music, with Afrobeats increasingly finding its way into mainstream entertainment. Joining Rema, Shallipopi, and Omah Lay are international heavyweights like ASAP Rocky, Ice Spice, Billie Eilish, Anderson .Paak, and Twenty One Pilots, blending a variety of genres to create an electric, world-class soundtrack.
Other notable names on the album include Coldplay, Central Cee, Charli XCX, J Balvin, and Fred Again, reflecting the diverse musical influences shaping today’s pop culture.
The inclusion of these Afrobeats artists follows a rich history of Nigerian talent gracing EA soundtracks. In previous editions, stars like Pheelz, BNXN, Fireboy, Olamide, and BadBoy Timz have all left their mark, contributing to the global rise of the genre. Notably, Fireboy’s “Party Scatter” appeared on the FIFA 2021 soundtrack, and Nneka’s “Kangpe” was a highlight in the 2010 edition.