Continuing its tradition of blending football and music, Electronic Arts Sports has unveiled the official soundtrack for the 25th edition of EA Football Club, showcasing the vibrant Afrobeats genre with songs from Nigerian music stars Rema, Shallipopi and Omah Lay.
Also joining the list of Afrobeats stars is Obongjayar, a Nigerian-born, UK-based musician. His 2022 single “Tomorrow Man” also appeared on the soundtrack for the 25th edition of the game.
EA FC, owned by Electronic Arts (EA), is a major American video game series that focuses on realistic soccer simulations. It features real teams, players, and leagues from around the world.
For its 25th edition, the popular football video game features Rema’s hit single “Benin Boys” featuring Shallipopi and Omah Lay’s chart-topping song “Moving” which marked a significant moment for African music on a global platform.
This marks Rema’s return to the EA music scene after making his debut on FIFA 21’s VOLTA Football soundtrack with his 2020 song, “Beamer.”
However, it is the first time Shallipopi and Omah Lay have appeared in an EA FC Sports game.
Rema’s collaboration with Shallipopi on “Benin Boys” from his 2024 album “HEIS” highlights their dynamic synergy, while Omah Lay’s unique sound with “Moving” adds depth to the soundtrack.
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The EA Sports FC 25 soundtrack features 117 songs from artists around the world, offering a variety of musical styles to suit players’ tastes. The addition of Afrobeats highlights the growing global impact of the genre, with Nigerian artists prominently featured.
In a survey conducted by PREMIUM TIMES on the gaming platform’s website, Steve Schnur, global executive and president of music at Electronic Arts, referred to FC 25 as “a global celebration of new music that crosses borders, spans multiple genres, and offers numerous surprises.” He highlighted that “the EA Music team spent nearly a year creating an epic soundtrack that will define the sound of the upcoming season and elevate the spirit of the game like never before.”
Other featured tracks
Notable names on this year’s soundtrack list include international stars Pa Salieu (UK), Disclosure (UK), Ice Spice (US), Central Cee (UK), Kasabian (UK), South Africa’s Moonchild Sanelly and chart-topping stars Billie Eilish (US) and J Balvin (Colombia).
The game's playlist also includes previously unreleased tracks from Coldplay and Delfina Dib, along with music from emerging talents like Japanese rapper Jumadiba.
In addition to Afrobeats, the soundtrack features a variety of genres, from Elyanna's Arabic-Latin pop fusion to Afro-Colombian group Kombilesa Mi's mix of Palenque music and urban rap.
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Shallipopi, Omah Lay and Rema have joined an exclusive group of Nigerian artists to feature on EA FC soundtracks, following Burna Boy, Fireboy DML and BNXN, who appeared in 2020.
According to the EA FC website, the soundtrack tradition has played a pivotal role in launching new artists since 1997 and securing a place in the global music scene. This year, EA partnered with Spotify for the third time, giving fans more accessible access to the FC25 playlist.
EA Sports FC 25 launches September 27, with early access available September 20 via the Ultimate Edition.
Founded in 1982 by William “Trip” Hawkins, it has become one of the biggest names in the gaming industry.
Following the end of EA's long-standing partnership with FIFA in 2022, the series was rebranded as EA Sports FC in 2023.
