FC Barcelona’s shocking exit in the UEFA Champions League semi-final after a 1-4 aggregate loss to Inter Milan on Tuesday night didn’t just hurt Spanish fans, it sent waves of disappointment across Nigeria, where several music stars are proud, passionate supporters of the Catalan giants, Barca.
For many, football isn’t just a game, it’s an emotional rollercoaster, and for these Nigerian artistes, their loyalty to Barca is deep-rooted. From wearing the jersey in music videos to attending matches at Camp Nou, here are the top Nigerian musicians who wear their Barca hearts on their sleeves and how they may have reacted to the latest heartbreak.
1. Skales – Still Dancing with Yamal, Win or Lose
Skales has always been vocal about his love for Barcelona, but the bond deepened when rising Barca star Lamine Yamal used his 10-year-old single ‘Shake Body’ in a TikTok video. The viral moment resurrected the song’s popularity and led to Skales visiting Camp Nou, meeting Yamal and even recording a tribute track titled ‘Dance Like Lamine Yamal.’
Though he hasn’t commented publicly on the Inter loss, fans know Skales will likely stick with his boy Yamal and the team regardless of the scoreline.
2. Olamide – Vocal and Loyal Till the End
YBNL boss Olamide is a proud Barca fan who doesn’t hide his feelings. Whether celebrating victories or lamenting painful defeats, he shows up for his team. While Olamide hasn’t dropped a direct reaction to the loss, his history of passionate tweets about matches shows he’s likely fuming like many fans.
Or, maybe he is busy promoting his new song ‘Kai’ which features Wizkid and has surpassed over 3.4 million streams on Spotify and 3.1 million views on YouTube in less than 2 weeks of its release.
Win or lose, Baddo stays Barca!
3. Zlatan Ibile – Zanku Master Showed Growth
Zlatan is one of Nigeria’s most engaging football fan-artistes. He consistently posts about football on his socials, even going as far as interacting with fans on predictions, match reviews, and player commentary. He’s known to be a vocal supporter of Barcelona.
After Tuesday night’s defeat, Zlatan took to his Instagram page to share a video himself having a meal which he captioned: “when I was younger, this food no go enter after the loss.” The post suggests that Zlatan has attained growth as a football supporter, leaving emotions behind and facing life after the beautiful game.
4. DJ Neptune – Disc Jockey of Barca Devotion
Veteran DJ Neptune isn’t just spinning decks, he’s also spinning emotions on Twitter during FC Barcelona matches. He’s shown consistent love for the club, often sharing his pre-match excitement or post-match disappointment. Tuesday’s game might have left him too stunned to tweet, but expect Neptune to bounce back with some Blaugrana vibes soon enough.
5. Nathaniel Bassey – Gospel Meets Goalpost
You wouldn’t expect it, but the trumpet-blowing gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey is a diehard Barca fan. Known for his calm and worshipful demeanor, Bassey once tweeted his desire for an “automatic Barcelona jersey” to celebrate a win.
One can only imagine his praise session after a big win or his silence after a painful loss like this one. Let’s just say Barcelona needs some divine intervention next season.
Bonus: Davido’s Football Pain and Maguire Shade
Though Davido isn’t on the Barca train, he offered a hilarious take on football disappointment this week. Following Barcelona’s loss, he tweeted about a time Cristiano Ronaldo invited him to Old Trafford for a match, only for the team to lose.
“Since that day I still never forgive Maguire,” he posted. Classic Davido humor, and a reminder that when it comes to football, even superstars suffer heartbreaks like fans.
Final Whistle
From gospel to gbedu, Nigerian artistes are more than entertainers, they’re football fans who ride or die with their teams. For those who back FC Barcelona, this UCL exit is just another chapter in a story of love, loyalty, and legendary support.
As they say in football, we move again next season.
