It was rapturous inside BK Arena, in Kigali, when Nigerian singer and songwriter Pheelz performed during the halftime show of the 2023 Basketball Africa League (BAL) championship game, on Saturday, May 27. Egyptian champions AL Ahly eventually bagged the trophy after beating Senegal’s AS Douanes 80-65. WATCH: The moment when Egyptian side Al Ahly were crowned the champions of #theBAL 2023 after an 80-65 win over Senegal’s AS Douanes. : @MugwizaO /TNT pic.twitter.com/MXIaUDDb8R — The New Times (Rwanda) (@NewTimesRwanda) May 27, 2023 ALSO READ: Electric atmosphere at BK Arena ahead of BAL final But watching the electrifying performances of both teams was not the only highlight of the match. The Nigerian megastar and Rwanda’s Afrobeat sensation Bruce Melodie also shared the spotlight as they thrilled fans at the game. Dressed in black and Blue, Bruce Melodie opened the game with a thrilling performance dominated by his latest smash hits including, ‘Fou De Toi’. ALSO READ: Who are the celebrities in Kigali for BAL finals? Pheelz, real name Phillip Kayode Moses, was the second international artiste that appeared on the line-up of entertainers for BAL halftime shows, after Omy Dimpoz of Tanzania. He lifted the mood up in and outside the arena with his hit songs including ‘Fineese’ which became a global hit after its dance challenge went viral on Tik Tok. The 2023 BAL playoffs were headlined by different local and international artists such as Kivumbi King, Kenny Sol, Juno Kizigenza and DJ Fully Focus. ALSO READ: BAL 2023: Stade Malien beat Petro de Luanda to grab third place The championship game attracted big celebrities from around the world such as American film star Forest Steven Whitaker, 13-year NBA veteran Joakim Noah, American sports and business executive Mark A Tatum, Ugandan rapper Daniel Lubwama Kigozi, or Navio, and many others.
