LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka sparked a wave of online reactions after revealing he had never heard of global music icon Celine Dion during a light-hearted moment on Arsenal’s new series “The Link-Up”.
The revelation came during a studio session at Abbey Road Studios in London, where Saka joined Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems and Ghanaian producer GuiltyBeatz for a cross-cultural collaboration featured on the show.
During a conversation about early musical influences, Saka asked Tems which artist inspired her while growing up. Tems revealed that the “My Heart Will Go On” star influenced her choice of music and inspired her own. The English footballer responded with a candid confession, saying, “I don’t know who that is.”
Saka’s remark left Tems visibly stunned and quickly turned the moment into one of the episode’s most talked-about clips.
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Canadian singer Celine Dion is a five-time Grammy winner widely dubbed the “Queen of Power Ballads” for her powerful vocals and emotionally resonant songs. She is globally celebrated for timeless hits such as “My Heart Will Go On,” “Because You Loved Me,” and “The Power of Love,” among many others that have served as memorable soundtracks in numerous films.
The unexpected knowledge gap between the football star and the legendary singer soon spread across social media, where fans reacted with humor and disbelief.
Beyond the viral exchange, the episode also offered insight into Saka’s personal music taste. He revealed his love for Afrobeats, noting that songs from artists like his co-host Tems, alongside Asake and Burna Boy, dominate his playlist.
Online reactions from both football supporters and music fans quickly sparked debates about generational music awareness, highlighting the ever-growing cultural crossover between football and global music.
