‘I don’t know who Celine Dion is’ – Saka

Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has gone viral after admitting he had never heard of international music legend Celine Dion during a relaxed interview with Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Tems.

The candid moment happened on the first edition of The Link Up, a new show by Arsenal Football Club. While discussing her early musical influences, Tems mentioned Dion, prompting Saka to laugh and say, “I don’t know who that is.”

Tems, clearly surprised and amused, replied: “You don’t know who Celine Dion is? Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh.”

Born in 2001, Saka’s music taste leans toward contemporary Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B, with artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Drake frequently on his playlist. He also admitted to listening to Tems’ music and acknowledged the role music plays in his life.

Celine Dion, the Canadian superstar behind hits like My Heart Will Go On and Because You Loved Me, dominated the charts in the 1990s and early 2000s—well before Saka was born. With over 200 million records sold worldwide, she remains one of the best-selling artists in history.