Adekunle Gold Dazzles at 70th Ballon d’Or in London

Adekunle Gold attended the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony held at the London Palladium in London on October 26, 2026. He turned heads on the red carpet, representing the Afrobeats movement alongside fellow Nigerian artist Burna Boy.

This ceremony marked a historic moment as it was the first time the Ballon d’Or was held in London, celebrating seven decades of the prestigious award. Adekunle Gold expressed his excitement on Instagram, stating, “I prayed for this all my life.” In addition to his red carpet appearance, he announced that he would perform at the exclusive Ballon d’Or after-party in London following the main event.

The main prize for the 2026 Ballon d’Or was awarded to England’s Harry Kane, who became the first English winner in 25 years, defeating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.