Ed Sheeran made an unexpected virtual appearance at the local festivities of La Algaida, a small village in Murcia, Spain, delighting residents with a personalised video message delivered in both Spanish and English.
The Grammy-winning artist greeted the villagers with a carefully pronounced message in Spanish: "Good evening everyone, happy festivities of La Algaida and long live the Virgin of the Rosario," followed by an English addition: "I hope I pronounced that correctly. Have a fantastic day. With much love."
The connection between the British superstar and this Spanish village stems from a personal family tie. During a previous interview with Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, Sheeran revealed that his cousin married a woman from Murcia, with the wedding taking place in La Algaida, a district of Archena, when the singer was just nine years old.
The virtual appearance formed part of the village's festival programme, marking a unique moment for the local community. While Sheeran wasn't physically present, his digital participation demonstrated the increasingly interconnected nature of global celebrations, even in small rural communities.
Interestingly, just last week, Ed Sheeran was reportedly spotted in Mallorca, sparking excitement and curiosity among fans and locals alike. However, sightings have been met with skepticism, as some wonder whether it was truly the singer or merely a lookalike. Whether genuine or not, the rumor has only added to the intrigue surrounding the elusive superstar’s movements in Spain.