Filipino folk-pop sensation Ben&Ben recently reunited with Ed Sheeran at the OFFLIMITS Festival in Abu Dhabi, marking another wholesome chapter in their growing friendship. The nine-piece band performed alongside global acts like OneRepublic and Kaiser Chiefs on 26 April at Etihad Park, but it was their backstage link-up with Ed that truly hit the heartstrings.
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“He remembered us from Manila and shared how much he enjoyed performing for Filipinos,” said frontman Paolo Guico. “It’s always humbling to reconnect with someone so talented and kind.”
Fans were also treated to a surprise earlier—Ben&Ben’s heartfelt cover of Sheeran’s Persian-inspired track 'Azizam', which he reposted on Instagram, opening the floodgates of international praise for the band.
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Ben&Ben’s admiration for Ed goes beyond music, cheekily sharing, “Mabango siya,” capturing their signature charm. This encounter follows their previous collab during Ed’s "+–=÷x Tour" stop in Manila, where they sang 'Maybe The Night' together on his iconic round stage.
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