Star winger Bukayo Saka recently sparked reactions online after admitting he had never heard of global music legend Celine Dion. The moment happened during a relaxed conversation with Nigerian singer Tems on a new show produced by Arsenal F.C. called The Link Up.
During the interview, Saka asked Tems about the musicians who inspired her early career. When she mentioned Celine Dion, the footballer looked surprised and jokingly said, “I don’t know who that is,” which immediately caught Tems off guard.
Tems reacted with disbelief but laughed about it, asking Saka how he could not know such a famous singer. The funny exchange quickly went viral online, with fans sharing clips of the moment across social media.
Saka, who was born in 2001, grew up listening mostly to modern music. He said he enjoys Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B, mentioning artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Drake as some of his favorites.
Meanwhile, Celine Dion built her fame in the 1990s and early 2000s with worldwide hits such as My Heart Will Go On and Because You Loved Me. Her music dominated international charts long before Saka became a professional footballer.
Despite the funny moment, the conversation showed how different generations connect with music in different ways. Dion remains one of the most successful singers ever, with over 200 million records sold globally.
