Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has once again caused a stir on social media by posting a video on Instagram with Nigerian artist Asake’s latest hit song, “Active,” playing in the background.
The track is from Asake’s newest album Lungu Boy and has quickly gained global attention thanks to the football legend.
The post, shared on Wednesday, went viral within hours, amassing 18.7 million views, 1.2 million likes, and over 20,000 comments in under four hours.
This isn’t Ronaldo’s first brush with Afrobeats; in March 2023, he posted a video of his three children dancing to “Calm Down” by Nigerian sensation Rema, further showcasing his appreciation for the genre.
Ronaldo, the most followed person on Instagram with a staggering 639 million followers, used Asake’s viral track to promote new content on his rapidly growing YouTube channel.
The video, which was posted on YouTube, garnered over 313,000 views and 90,000 likes within just three hours.
Ronaldo’s YouTube channel, launched on August 21, has quickly become a sensation, providing fans with a glimpse into his personal life, family moments, and interviews with prominent personalities.
His channel broke records when it hit one million subscribers in just 90 minutes—the fastest channel to ever reach that milestone. In less than 24 hours, he shattered yet another record by reaching 10 million subscribers.
As of now, Ronaldo’s YouTube following has surged to over 62 million subscribers in just over two months, making him one of the platform’s fastest-growing stars.
His recent post with Asake’s track only adds to his global influence and the growing popularity of Afrobeats music across the world.
This latest move by Ronaldo continues to solidify his standing as a global icon, not just in sports but also in the entertainment and social media spaces, while giving a major boost to Nigerian artists like Asake.
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