Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka has left fans and music lovers in disbelief after revealing he has never heard of legendary Canadian singer Celine Dion and is unfamiliar with any of her songs.
The 24-year-old made the surprising admission during a relaxed sit-down interview with Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Tems, which has since gone viral across social media platforms.
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In the clip, Saka known for his composure on the pitch casually asked Tems about her early musical influences:
Saka: “You said you were nine when you started singing. Did you have any idols or singers you loved?”
Tems: “I loved Celine Dion.”
Saka: “I don’t know who that is.”
Tems (visibly shocked): “You don’t know who Celine Dion is?”
Saka (genuinely puzzled): “No. Is that bad?”
Tems (laughing in disbelief): “Oh, my gosh. Celine Dion!”
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The exchange quickly spread online, with fans flooding social media with reactions ranging from amusement to mock outrage. Many pointed out that Celine Dion the iconic voice behind hits like My Heart Will Go On, Because You Loved Me, and The Power of Love is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 200 million records sold worldwide.
Saka’s apparent unfamiliarity with the 57-year-old superstar sparked memes, jokes about “footballers living in a bubble,” and light-hearted debates about generational gaps in music knowledge.
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The interview, part of a promotional series ahead of Tems’ upcoming projects, highlighted the contrasting worlds of elite football and global pop music. Despite the viral moment, both stars appeared relaxed and in good spirits throughout the conversation.
Neither Saka nor Tems has commented further on the clip since it exploded online.
DDNewsOnline – Lagos
By Akai Akeobong
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