A video of Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice has gone viral after he was spotted dancing and singing along to the Amapiano hit “Jealousy” by Tyler ICU and Khalil Harrison.
The clip, posted by ESPN Africa on X (formerly Twitter), shows the 26-year-old fully immersed in the beat, swaying along and singing into a mic.
The video was filmed during the launch of Arsenal’s new kit and quickly made the rounds online.
It seems the track is one of his favourites at the moment, as he also used it in one of his recent Instagram posts.
The football star even has an Afrobeats song named after him, “Declan Rice,” by Nigerian artist Odumodublvck.
“Jealousy,” which was released in 2023 and features Leemckrazy and Ceeka RSA, went viral on TikTok and, like many catchy tunes, found its way into countless playlists.
Tyler ICU, a leading figure in the Amapiano scene, is behind several major hits, including “Mnike,” which helped introduce the distinct sound to a wider audience.
After the clip was posted, football and Amapiano fans alike shared their thoughts on Rice and his teammates enjoying the track.
“See Rice jamming to Tyler ICU’s “Jealousy”! When African beats hit like dat, even Premier League stars no fit resist 🔥 Football and music bridging cultures, dat’s di beauty of di game! My guy got proper Afrobeats rhythm,” wrote @Tobe_Betting.
@BathuNgcolosi reposted the video with the caption: “If Afronation opened my eyes to anything, it’s that Mzansi’s leading the charge right now when it comes to music/entertainment.”
@MrChirenga simply said: “Naaah he’s got black in his blood no ways !!”
This Sunday, when Arsenal takes on Manchester United, fans will be watching to see if Rice brings the same energy on the pitch that he showed in the clip.
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