‘Rema’ ‘Omah Lay’ and ‘Shallipopi’ Join EA FC25 Soundtrack

Nigerian Afrobeats stars Rema, Omah Lay, and Shallipopi are making waves as part of the official soundtrack for the highly anticipated EA FC25 football game, set to release on September 27, 2024. They join a diverse lineup of global artists in the game’s soundtrack, which features a total of 114 tracks.

This inclusion highlights the growing influence of Afrobeats in global pop culture. Rema, Omah Lay, and Shallipopi follow in the footsteps of other Nigerian artists previously featured, such as Olamide, Davido, Bad Boy Timz, Pheelz, and BNXN.

EA Sports, known for reflecting current music trends, continues to showcase Afrobeats’ rising prominence. Fans of the game and the artists are excited to enjoy their favourite songs while playing one of the world’s most popular football games.

In addition to the Nigerian stars, the EA FC25 soundtrack includes a mix of global talent, such as South Africa’s Moonchild Sanelly, Afro-Colombian group Kombilesa Mi, and international names like Kasabian, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, Ice Spice, Disclosure, Coldplay, and FKA Twigs.

This year’s playlist highlights Afrobeats’ role in the global music scene, aligning perfectly with the game’s worldwide appeal.

For fans of both football and music, this collaboration offers a dynamic blend of thrilling gameplay and vibrant Afrobeats rhythms, potentially introducing these artists to new audiences and further establishing Afrobeats in the mainstream.