The Recording Academy, the esteemed organizer behind the Grammy Awards, has declared Burna Boy, the Nigerian sensation also known as Damini Ogulu, as the unrivaled giant of Afrobeats and African artists.
In a statement released on their website, the Academy extended their congratulations to Burna Boy and fellow nominees in the inaugural Best African Music Performance category for the upcoming 2024 Grammys.
Highlighting Burna Boy’s prominence, the Grammys emphasized his “imperial era,” noting his collaborations with global icons such as Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber. They underscored his recent achievement of securing his first UK No. 1 album, “I Told Them…,” a classic hip-hop-influenced masterpiece featuring appearances from 21 Savage, J. Cole, RZA, and GZA.
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Grammy Organizers Recognise Burna Boy As The Best Artist In Africa
The Recording Academy asserted, “There’s not a bigger star in Afrobeats, or even the whole of Africa itself, than Burna Boy.” They lauded his consecutive Best Global Album Grammy nominations for “Twice as Tall” and “African Giant.”
Burna Boy’s musical prowess was further underscored by his nominations in multiple categories, including ‘City Boys’ for Best African Music Performance, ‘Sitting On Top of the World’ featuring 21 Savage for Best Melodic Rap, ‘I Told Them’ for Best Global Music Album, and ‘Alone’ for Best Global Music Performance.
Ejes Gist News previously reported Burna Boy’s nomination for ‘City Boys’ in the Best African Music Performance category at the 66th Grammys, where it will compete with tracks by Davido, Musa Keys, Ayra Starr, Asake and Olamide, and Tyla.
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As the Grammy organizers unequivocally state, Burna Boy’s influence and musical contributions make him an unparalleled figure in the Afrobeats genre and the entire African music scene.
