Tems Shocked Over Bukayo Saka’s Celine Dion Confession

Bukayo Saka has sparked reactions online after revealing he had never heard of global music legend Celine Dion during a relaxed interview with Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Tems.

The moment occurred during a light-hearted sit-down conversation on the debut episode of The Link Up, a new show launched by Arsenal F.C. to give fans a closer look at the personalities of its players.

During the chat, Saka asked Tems about her early musical influences and the artists who inspired her as she grew up. When the singer mentioned Celine Dion, the Arsenal star reacted with genuine surprise.

“I don’t know who that is,” he said, laughing.

Tems appeared visibly shocked by the response but quickly turned the moment into a playful exchange.

“You don’t know who Celine Dion is? Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh,” she replied.

The brief interaction has since gone viral on social media, with fans finding the moment both amusing and relatable, highlighting the generational gap between artists from different eras.

Born in 2001, Saka belongs to a younger generation whose musical tastes often lean toward contemporary Afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B. Artists such as Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Drake are among those most frequently featured on his playlist.

Saka also revealed during the conversation that he listens to Tems’ music and said music plays an important role in his life, particularly in helping him relax away from football.

Celine Dion, the Canadian superstar behind timeless hits like My Heart Will Go On and Because You Loved Me, dominated global charts throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, long before Saka rose to prominence in football.

With more than 200 million records sold worldwide, Dion remains one of the best-selling music artists of all time and a defining voice of her generation.

For many fans, the light-hearted exchange offered a rare glimpse into Saka’s personality beyond the pitch, where he is widely regarded as one of the most humble and focused talents currently playing in the Premier League.