Ed Sheeran is experiencing an immersive cultural experience during his current visit to India for The Mathematics Tour. The British artist is presently in Chennai in anticipation of his upcoming concert in the city. On Tuesday, a fan club shared a video showcasing Ed receiving a champion, a traditional Indian head massage, which left many, including the singer, astonished by its notably vigorous technique.

Ed Sheeran gets a champi in Chennai

EdHQ, a fan club dedicated to the singer, shared a video on Instagram featuring Sheeran receiving a traditional champi head massage. The singer displayed a range of expressions, including smiles, winces, and a look of confusion, as a man applied the customary technique of slapping and massaging his head. The caption accompanying the video stated, "Ed getting a head massage in Chennai." Sheeran later reposted the video on his Instagram Stories, adding a playful comment: 'This kinda slaps'.

The video features amusing responses from the singer's global fanbase. One viewer remarked, "Now we would understand the reason if you forget the lyrics." Another commented, "I always believed I desired a head massage, but I am now uncertain." A third individual humorously noted, "Now you can appreciate how your guitar feels during Bloodstream." Numerous fans, unfamiliar with the rhythms and slaps associated with champi, expressed their astonishment at its apparent discomfort. "That appears to be quite aggressive," one viewer stated in disbelief. Another comment questioned, "Are we certain this should be referred to as a massage?"

About Ed Sheeran's India visit

On January 30, the British musician commenced his +-=÷x 2025 India Tour with a captivating performance in Pune. Sheeran took to the stage wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with 'Pune', which elicited enthusiastic cheers from the audience.

A memorable moment of the evening occurred when Sheeran took a brief pause to convey his appreciation. He noted that he had previously performed in India on two occasions, both in Mumbai, and expressed his excitement about bringing his music to additional cities this time around.

He further remarked that each visit allows him to experience India as a tourist, and he is consistently thankful for the chance to perform for the Indian audience. The opening act for this segment of Ed Sheeran's The Mathematics tour was singer-actor Dot., recognized for his role in The Archies.

Subsequently, Ed Sheeran performed in Hyderabad at Ramoji Film City on February 2, with singer Armaan Malik serving as the opening act. The Indian leg of the tour is being produced and promoted by AEG Presents Asia and BookMyShow Live. Ed Sheeran's upcoming performances are scheduled for Chennai, Bengaluru, Shillong, and Delhi-NCR.

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