Afrobeats stars shine in the spotlight during halftime show at NBA All-Star game

Updated 0146 GMT (0946 HKT) February 22, 2023

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Burna Boy was among the trio of Nigerian musical stars to perform an Afrobeats-themed halftime show at the 2023 NBA All-Star game in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 19. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer performed hits including "Last Last" and "Alone." Alex Goodlett/Getty Images

Following Burna Boy, Rema performed "Calm Down," which is currently enjoying chart-topping success, featuring Selena Gomez. Alex Goodlett/Getty Images

The 22-year-old rapper, singer and musician first rose to prominence in 2019 with his hit "Dumbei." Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

Fellow Nigerian star Tems closed out the show, fresh off her first Grammy win and an Academy Award nomination. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

Tems performed a medley of her hits including "Crazy Tings" and "Higher." Alex Goodlett/Getty Images

The halftime show also honored current and former NBA legends Karl Malone (left), LeBron James (center), and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (right). It was a "dream" to perform on the NBA's biggest stage, Burna Boy said after the show. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images