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Why I Don’t Do Online Giveaways - Burna Boy

Burna Boy, as Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has disclosed his reasons for abstaining from online giveaways. Burna Boy declared that he sees online freebies as clout chasing during an Instagram live session with his fans and followers. While returning to Nigeria in his private jet from Paris with his family and employees, Burna Boy made this declaration. In contrast to his colleagues Don Jazzy and…

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BURNA BOY: RISE OF THE AFRICAN GIANT

In many ways, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu was always made for greatness, but for the longest time he was one of only a few who believed it. As it happens with those with the strongest wills, this inner conviction of who he was meant to be would prove sufficient to propel him to his destination. With his journey to the top of Nigerian (and African) music now complete, and as he soars to achieve a similar dominance at the global level, it is important to remember that, though he has slid into his star status with all the ease of a natural, his pathway to the summit was not always a straightforward one.

After a spell spent studying in the United Kingdom, which infamously ended in an arrest, Burna Boy returned to Nigeria to pursue his dream endeavour—music. The year was 2011, and Afrobeats—the dance-ready, percussion-focused medley of indigenous sounds with foreign influences—had taken flight. It was a pivotal time in Nigerian music, as the stars who had ruled the last decade—like D’Banj and 2baba—began to wane in influence, while the acts who would take the baton for the next decade, like Wizkid, Davido and Olamide, were taking the first steps of their careers.

In this mix, too, was Burna, and with neither the support of a major label nor an external source of financing in its place, he would have to make things work by himself. As a result of this, his earliest musical efforts, however excellent they were sonically, could not make a commensurate commercial and cultural impact. But he was not entirely alone. He was aided by his manager and mother, Bose Ogulu, who had some ties to the music industry; her father, Benson Idonije, was a music journalist who had managed Fela Kuti. Together with Aristokrat Records and its in-house producer, LeriQ, Burna Boy and his small band of creatives and executives sought to make a dent in Nigeria’s music market.

His earliest forays came via mixtapes. Burn notice: The Mixtape was the first of them, released in April 2011 on the strength of a few singles like “Remember The Titans” and “Wombolombo Something” that were making local ripples at the time in the Port Harcourt scene. He followed up in November with “Burn Identity,” and for this sequel he recruited national stars like Davido and Sauce Kid. These mixtapes were part of an elaborate build up to his debut album—in place of the EP format that is the more common route today. But before its arrival, he needed a spark, a breakout single that would establish him beyond the confines of his Port Harcourt base.

That would come in 2012’s “Like To Party,” which was as true a reflection of Burna’s carefree spirit as could be accurately transcribed in music. Set to dancehall and raggae production that favoured a more tranquil side of afropop, Burna created the perfect beachside song, turning the rejection of his affections—”I been begging but you no wan gree/ Say you you know want me” into a genuine excuse to craft the memorable, wild party. Ingredients like these are never wasted in the hands of the right chef, and Burna was able to draw from his uniquely guttural-yet-soulful vocal range and create what many regard to be his proper breakout single.

Burna Boy would bring all of this to his next release, “Tonight,” this time soaking in some sultriness to set this song in sensual waters. “Said tonight will be your night/ Gotta be doing something right,” he sings, as his chorus loops a single nonsensical word until it becomes the soothing balm for a Friday night’s groove after a work-filled week. For his efforts in 2012, Burna tied for first at the Headies rookie competition, which rewarded underground stars with a chance to perform on the stage of Nigeria’s premier music awards. 

His introductions now out of the way, it was time to unveil a much-awaited debut album. Succinctly titled Leaving an Impact For Eternity, it was supported by a quartet of pre-released singles, (“Like To Party”, “Run My Race”, “Tonight” and “Yawa Dey”) whose quality foreshadowed good tidings for the album—a bar that Burna and LeriQ had no problems crossing with its release. They were in complementary form, working in dancehall, hip hop, reggae and elements from Fuji into the 19 track LP (for its deluxe). LeriQ shone especially in his ability to craft pop songs without dipping into the explosive Ghanaian-tinged production that was all the rave back then, the cloth from which Wizkid fashioned the bulk of his Superstar album—ensuring Burna Boy could light up a party with every bit of his distinctiveness intact. 

L.I.F.E. was a scripting of Burna Boy’s status as he simultaneously affirmed his new position as an uprising star whilst arguing that he should be so much greater. You see, this drive, nearly bordering on discontent, has been the force behind his career, and the reason why his newfound material comforts—the fame and money—in no way slowed his momentum. Worsening economic conditions in Nigeria have made a few prospective endeavours choice paths for those seeking an escape from a harsh upbringing into a much better future. Music is one of these, but Burna Boy’s hunger has always been for greater things. 

This drive, like the flip side of a coin, is also his weakness. In 2014, a year after his debut album had established a place for him in the industry, cracks began to appear in his lean, mean team. The first of these would come in July, when he appeared to relieve his mother of her managerial duties via a now-deleted twitter post, in which he infamously announced it was time to "let my mother be my mother and let my manager be my manager". Bose Ogulu would come out a few days later and attempt to throw some clarity to this statement, but while that episode was still playing out, word came out that he had left Aristokrat Records, the imprint under which he had released all previous music. That turned out to have been a mutual separation following contract expiration and non-renewal, but it effectively meant he would have to record his album without his mother-manager, Aristokrat Records or LeriQ, its in-house producer. 

The result was about as bad as could be expected. Burna Boy had a rough 2015, most of it self-inflicted, so that at the time of the release of On A Spaceship, he had managed to threaten the media, exchange words with fellow artists, and berate award shows, and for anyone who had missed any of his shenanigans, he made the baffling decision of taping an interview of a journalist outlining his flaws and making it his album intro. That, save for the brooding, Fela-inspired album closer, "Soke", was the most exciting point of the album, the rest of which placed somewhere between forgettable and unoriginal. In the end it was clear that On A Spaceship, and the decisions that led to it, was a big misstep for Burna. 

He would then spend 2016 reversing the wrong decisions that had brought him here. He mended fences with Aristokrat Records and was once more back with LeriQ, and though he would still release future music under the self-owned Spaceship Records, he could receive A&R guidance from his former label. Less than a year after On A Spaceship, he released Redemption, an EP celebrating not just these healed rifts but his re-entry to the UK, 5 years after he had received a ban for illegal activity. Redemption was also the earliest attempt to ‘westernise’ his sound, as he and LeriQ slid even deeper into his low-tempo grooves, emerging with a grinding dancehall joint like album opener, "Pree Me". 

Redemption was not the instant return to top form that he might have envisaged, as it struggled to both reaffirm his national position and establish a foreign one in only 7 songs, but he was clearly making steps in the right direction. It would take two more years of work and creativity, and a return to Bose Ogulu as manager, for them to pay off, and this happened with his next album, Outside. It was named for Burna’s desire to stretch his influence beyond Nigerian and African borders, but it excels for his abilities to tie these diasporan visions to an African identity, a hurdle that Wizkid’s Sounds From The Other Side, also sharing this world-conquering vision, could not clear. In many ways, Outside was the birth of the Burna Boy’s superstardom: it was the perfection of the self-styled Afrofusion, where samples of Fela Kuti’s “Sorrow Tears And Blood” on “Ye” sit beside EDM on the titular track which sits beside the patois-dripping, ragga-influenced “Sekkle Down” which sits beside the ethereal, chest-thumping “Heaven’s Gate.” Burna Boy, the conductor of this mix, not only makes it work, but achieves cohesion in a way only he can. 

The album also housed the sleeper hit “Ye”, which, with a tinge of luck supplied by publicity brought by the homonymous Kanye West album, took off for what was his first global hit. Outside was also the first lap of a three-year, three-album spell in which he asserted himself incontrovertibly in global conversations. African Giant, which came next in 2019, was fueled by the same Afrofusion cocktail, and with the album (and the circumstances surrounding its name) he introduced the world to his grandiloquence and the talent that inspired it, before 2020’s Twice As Tall clinched for him a much-coveted Grammy and brought to a fine conclusion his intercontinental dominance arc.

With last year’s Love, Damini released in his new status as a bonafide global superstar, and then becoming his most-streamed project, Burna Boy has now all but completed what ambitions must have spurred his entry into music in the first place: A host of major awards in the bag, unforgettable performances at some of the most iconic locations in the world, a teeming fanbase more than ready to draw arms in defence of his  (many) gaffes. Knowing Burna, you would still not expect him to be satisfied. 

With great talent sometimes comes an outsized desire to make it known to as many people as possible, and an ever-throbbing impulse that tells you you can do even more. Burna crams all of this triumphant euphoria into his latest single, “Sittin’ On Top Of The World," and while it marks some deviation from his patented Afrofusion, we can rest assured that Burna’s plans for his next album and era will embody every bit of the excellence he has exuded at every stage of his storied career thus far.

This article was written by Afrobeats City Contributor Ezema Patrick - @ezemapatrick (Twitter)

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15 Totally Accurate Tweets About The 2023 NBA All-Star Halftime Show

Xaviera BryantFebruary 19, 2023

The 2023 NBA All-Star Game is going down at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, but it was the Halftime Show that has the streets of Twitter buzzing.

Who Is Burna Boy?

Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is a Grammy Award-winning Nigerian Afrofusion singer, songwriter, and musician.

His album, Twice as Tall, won the Best Global Music Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards.

Burna Boy has collaborated with several international artists, including Beyoncé, Stormzy, and Justin Bieber.

Watch his performance below.

Who is Rema?

Rema, whose real name is Divine Ikubor, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and rapper.

He is known for his unique blend of Afrobeats, trap, and pop music, and has been referred to as one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising stars. Some of his other popular songs include “Dumebi,” “Lady,” “Ginger Me,” and “Woman”.

Watch his performance below.

Who is Tems?

Tems, born Temilade Openiyi is a Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer.

She has released several successful songs and collaborations with artists like Wizkid, Future, and Drake.

Tems also penned Rihanna‘s latest single, “Lift Me Up,” featured on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, which received an Oscar nomination.

Watch her performance below.

The streets of Twitter are ablaze as fans react to the performances, celebrate the artists, and get their jokes off.

Read 15 totally accurate tweets about the 2023 NBA All-Star Halftime Show below.

Tems, Burna Boy and Rema halftime show? We up tremendously #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/yS4XkFdMa7

— Trill ▼ Will (@William_UG) February 20, 2023

White Utah Mormons on the way to boycott #NBAAllStar halftime show: pic.twitter.com/EBoTtRNjMn

— Danny Armstrong (@DArmstrong44) February 20, 2023

The people of Utah watching the NBA halftime show: pic.twitter.com/my0B8iz4ud

— J (@JV23__) February 20, 2023

The NBA picked the whitest city in the league to have the possibly the “Blackest” halftime show ever of All-Star game history! #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/C3Gw85AYkG

— Carlos Marti (@Marti_McFlyJr) February 20, 2023

Salt Lake City locals watching this NBA All-Star Halftime Show pic.twitter.com/4p2EbeeVcj

— del 🤖 (@deltrosss) February 20, 2023

An African-themed halftime show in Utah? I know more than half those mfs got up to get snacks

— Unbiased NBA Fan (@nonbiasednbafan) February 20, 2023

having Afro Beats icons performing in Utah for the NBA All-Star halftime show is the type of visionary outside-the-box thinking that’s much needed in America 🤣🤣

— 73-9 and THEY LIED (@CuffsTheLegend) February 20, 2023

this year’s NBA All Star Game halftime show in a photo pic.twitter.com/VRLtiMTSOH

— AR (@aaronronel) February 20, 2023

Doing my beloved country 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 Naija proud at the NBA Allstar’s weekend halftime show🥂🥂🥂🕺🕺🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/AqdHPOuokE

— Prince2EE (@BIG2EE) February 20, 2023

My outfit for the NBA halftime show pic.twitter.com/dBpDPJQScJ

— Barflaan Tedoe 🇱🇷 (@The_Barftender) February 20, 2023

The NBA trolling Utah by having Afro beat artists perform at halftime is pretty awesome. I can’t even lie.

— SOSA PICKS (@SosaPicks) February 20, 2023

Me at home during the NBA All Star halftime show#NbaAllStar #NbaAllStarGame pic.twitter.com/YRTos30Sst

— J_1neofakindnoocap (@1_ofakindnocap) February 20, 2023

The NBA having Afrobeats as the halftime show in the city who’s fans probably hate black players/people the most during Black History Month. Got to love it.

— Bonez … 🇻🇨🇧🇧♍️ (@MtBonez) February 20, 2023

I genuinely love how the NBA thinks progressively! An Afrobeat halftime show wouldn’t have been a thought for any other American league.

— GOWIE (@DaKidGowie) February 20, 2023

Having all these Afrobeats artists as the halftime show for NBA All Star is so dope! I love it

— DJ Spider (@deejayspider) February 20, 2023

Did you enjoy the 2023 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show with Tems, Burna Boy, and Rema?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below or join the convo on our socials. (Facebook, Instagram

Did you enjoy the 2023 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show with Tems, Burna Boy, and Rema?

Let me know your thoughts in the comments below or join the convo on our socials. (Facebook, Instagram)

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BET Awards: Burna Boy, Tems bag multiple nominations

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has received four nominations in the 2023 edition of the Black Entertainment Television, BET, Awards. BET in a list released on its social media channels, BET showed that the multiple award winning singer will compete against other international acts, including Drake, Chris Brown, The Weekend and Usher in the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist category. Burna Boy will also face Asap Rocky, Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar, Director X amongst others in the Video Director of the Year category for his effort in the visual interpretation of the monster hit single last last. The self-acclaimed African giant also got two more nods in the Viewer’s Choice category for the track Last Last; and in the Best International Act category. Meanwhile, Tems, another Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, has garnered three nominations, including a nod in the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist category. Tems has also secured two shared nominations alongside Future and Drake for their collaboration on the track “Wait for You,” which is up for Best Collaboration and Viewer’s Choice awards. Also, she earned two shared nominations with Future and Drake for her role in the track ‘Wait for You,” which is nominated in the Best Collaboration and Viewers Choice categories. Asake and Ayra Starr earned one nomination each. Asake will contend in the Viewer’s Choice, Best New International Act category, while Ayra Starr will face Burna Boy in the best international act category. BET Awards is an American award show by the Black Entertainment Television network that annually celebrates black entertainers in music, film, sports and philanthropy. Read the full article

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“The desperation to get a Global hit” Burna Boy causes stir online as he reveals Toni Braxton gets 60% of Last Last Royalties

“The desperation to get a Global hit” Burna Boy causes stir online as he reveals Toni Braxton gets 60% of Last Last Royalties

“The desperation to get a Global hit” Burna Boy causes stir online as he reveals Toni Braxton gets 60% of Last Last Royalties Award winning singer, Damini Ogulu popularly known by his stage name as Burna Boy has made a shocking revelation about his hit song, Last Last. The singer revealed that American singer, Toni Braxton gets 60 percent of earnings from his song. Burna Boy made this known…

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All awards African Giant Burna Boy has won so far

Who is Burna Boy? Ebunoluwa Damini Ogulu, popularly known professionally as Burna Boy, Born on the 2nd of July 1991, is a Nigerian songwriter and creative singer who hails from P.H. (Rivers state). Although he was raised basically in Ahoada, His parents relocated to Lagos state.In 2012, The African Giant came into the limelight after he got signed into Aristokrat Records, releasing his first…

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Burna Boy to perform at 2024 Grammys

Burna Boy, the 'African Giant' crooner, is expected to make history as the first African artiste to perform on the Grammy Awards stage

Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, will perform at the 2024 Grammys on 4 February at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, US.

Burna Boy was added to the performer lineup, joining artistes like Luke Combs, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo.

CBS announced Burna Boy’s participation during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s NFL football game between Kansas City and Buffalo.

The announcement follows a similar trend from the previous week when performers were revealed during the fourth quarter of the AFC wild-card game. Notably, CBS has been the broadcaster for the Grammys since 1973.

Additional performers will be announced in the coming days and weeks, as reported on the Grammy Award website.

Burna Boy was nominated in four categories in the 2024 Grammy Award– Best Global Music Album (I Told Them), the inaugural Best African Music Performance (City Boys), Best Global Music Performance (Alone), and Best Melodic Rap Performance (Sittin’ On Top Of The World).

The 32-year-old won Best Global Music Album for Twice As Tall at the Premiere Ceremony of the 63rd Grammy Awards in 2021.

Burna Boy, the ‘African Giant’ crooner, is expected to make history as the first African artiste to perform on the Grammy Awards stage.

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Last December, the Port Harcourt-born and seven other Nigerian artistes were nominated for the forthcoming MOBO Awards, an annual celebration recognising excellence in “music of black origin” in the UK.

He was nominated for the Best African Music Act. Also, Burna Boy became the most streamed Sub-Saharan African artiste on YouTube in 2023.

He dethroned Tanzania’s music icon, Naseeb Issack, known as Diamond Platnumz, who holds the second position with 2.37 billion streams.

Furthermore, he won the Best International Act for a fourth time at the 2023 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, U.S.

Also at the Headies Award in the US, Burna Boy’s Last Last won Afrobeats Single of the Year and Song of the Year.

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Nigerian bloggers stop writing about me- Burna Boy

Nigerian bloggers stop writing about me- Burna Boy. Grammy-winning musician Burna Boy, also known as Damini Ogulu, has stated that he is willing to pay Nigerian bloggers to cease featuring his news. The self-described "African Giant" acknowledged that he had never before established a blog in Nigeria. He urged Nigerian bloggers to discuss a price and give it to him in order for them to cease posting about him "completely." Burna Boy posted on his X handle on Friday, saying, "How far. With all these Instagram blogs, PulseNg, and so on, I finally decide how much to give them before they completely forget who I am. I admit that I have never paid any una before, so I'll just run am now. I salute you, guys! Reactions to his article were divided; some followers warned him that if bloggers stopped publishing stories about him, he would be "forgotten." After Burna Boy forbade bloggers from offering his music for free download on their websites, he lost the trust of Nigerian bloggers and their connection cooled. The crooner of "Last Last" has blasted Nigerian bloggers for stealing his songs. ALSO READ: Rema first Nigerian to perform at the Ballon d’Or ceremony Read the full article

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Into The Life Of Burna Boy "The African Music Giant"

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu The African Giant ——————————— How Burna Boy Became an International Music Brand INTO THE LIFE OF BURNA BOY Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer. He is one of the most influential and successful music artists to come out of Africa in recent years. Burna Boy’s rise to international fame has been nothing short…

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"Burna Boy Shares His Reasons for Featuring British and Gambian Rapper Jhus as the Intro Voice on 'City Boys'"

Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and musician. He is known for his contributions to the Afrofusion and Afrobeat music genres. Born on July 2, 1991, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Burna Boy rose to prominence in the Nigerian and international music scenes with his distinctive sound and style. LEARN MORE: Read blogs and articles here!!! Burna Boy, the renowned Nigerian music sensation, has once again captured the spotlight with the release of his latest track, "City Boys," featured on his seventh album, titled "I Told Them." This musical masterpiece dropped on August 25, 2023, and has been causing quite a stir in the music industry. It's not just the infectious beats that have everyone talking; it's also Burna Boy's intriguing choice of sampling. During a recent interview with Henrieviii from Kiss Fresh, Burna Boy provided insights into the inspiration behind "City Boys." He shed light on his decision to incorporate audio from J. Hus's Instagram story as the opening to the song. J Hus, a British rapper and singer, was known for embracing the label "Mr. Ugly," a term that reflected societal prejudices against black African men's appearance. Burna Boy highlighted a time when black African men were unfairly deemed less attractive according to prevailing beauty standards. He pointed out, "There was a time when society didn't consider black African men as 'aesthetically pleasing,' and you had to fit the 'Light Skinned Boy' mold." ALSO CHECK: Affordable products Fortunately, the narrative has evolved, thanks to the global rise of Afrobeats, UK Drills, and various other music genres. Today, black-skinned men are not only acknowledged but celebrated for their distinctive style and inherent value. Burna Boy passionately emphasized this transformation, declaring, "Now, black-skinned men and the world at large recognize their true worth. They are far from 'Ugly,' as they were once unfairly portrayed." WATCH THE INTERVIEW BELOW http://viraltrendx.ezzybrown.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ssstwitter.com_1696529878829.mp4 Read the full article

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Afrobeats superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has said that American rapper J.Cole told him that he is on the same level as late hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur. ComradeFeed recalls J....

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2024 Grammy Awards: Full list of winners

This year’s Grammy Awards was held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday. Disappointingly, no Nigerian artiste was announced as winner at the 66th edition of the awards ceremony. David Adeleke, aka, Davido; Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy; Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake; Olamide Adedeji, aka Baddo; and Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, aka Ayra Starr; all lost out in their combined 10 nominations across different award categories. Here is the full list of winners: Best African Music Performance Amapiano – Asake and Olamide City Boys – Burna Boy Water – Tyla WINNER Unavailable – Davido Featuring Musa Keys Rush – Ayra Starr Best Melodic Rap Performance Sittin’ On Top Of The World – Burna Boy Featuring 21 Savage Attention – Doja Cat All My Life – Lil Durk Featuring J. Cole WINNER Spin Bout U – Drake & 21 Savage Low – SZA Best Global Music Album Epifanías — Susana Baca History — Bokanté I Told Them… — Burna Boy This Moment – Shakti WINNER Timeless — Davido BEST RAP ALBUM Her Loss – Drake & 21 Savage Michael – Killer Mike WINNER Heroes & Villains – Metro Boomin King’s Disease III – Nas Utopia – Travis Scott PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, NON-CLASSICAL Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II Jack Antonoff – WINNER Hit Boy Metro Boomin Daniel Nigro SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR, NON-CLASSICAL Edgar Barrera Jessie Jo Dillon Shane McAnally Theron Thomas – WINNER Justin Tranter Best Global Music Performance Shadow Forces – Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily Alone – Burna Boy Pashto – Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain Featuring Rakesh Chaurasia WINNER FEEL – Davido Milagro Y Desastre – Silvana Estrada Abundance In Millets – Falu & Gaurav Shah (Featuring PM Narendra Modi) Best Album Notes Evenings At The Village Gate: John Coltrane With Eric Dolphy (Live) Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos – WINNER I Can Almost See Houston: The Complete Howdy Glenn Mogadishu’s Finest: The Al Uruba Sessions Playing For The Man At The Door: Field Recordings From The Collection Of Mack McCormick, 1958–1971 Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package The Collected Works Of Neutral Milk Hotel Gieo For The Birds: The Birdsong Project – WINNER Inside: Deluxe Box Set Words & Music, May 1965 – Deluxe Edition Best Music Film How I’m Feeling Now -Lewis Capaldi Live From Paris, The Big Steppers Tour – Kendrick Lamar Moonage Daydream – David Bowie WINNER I Am Everything – Little Richard Dear Mama – Tupac Shakur Best Music Video In Your Love – Tyler Childers I’m Only Sleeping – The Beatles WINNER What Was I Made For – Billie Eilish Count Me Out – Kendrick Lamar Rush – Troye Sivan Best Song Written For Visual Media Barbie World What Was I Made For? – WINNER Dance The Night I’m Just Ken Lift Me Up Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media Call Of Duty®: Modern Warfare II – Sarah Schachner Hogwarts Legacy – Peter Murray, J Scott Rakozy & Chuck E. Myers “Sea”, composers Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – Stephen Barton & Gordy Haab WINNER God Of War Ragnarök – Bear McCreary, composer Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical – Montaigne, Tripod & Austin Wintory, composers Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Television) Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Ludwig Göransson Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny – John Williams Oppenheimer – Ludwig Göransson WINNER Barbie – Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt The Fabelmans – John Williams Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media Aurora Barbie The Album – WINNER Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3: Awesome Mix, Vol. 3 Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Best Comedy Album I Wish You Would – Trevor Noah I’m An Entertainer – Wanda Sykes What’s In A Name? – Dave Chappelle – WINNER Selective Outrage – Chris Rock Someone You Love – Sarah Silverman Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical Desire, I Want To Turn Into You History Jaguar II – WINNER Multitudes The Record Best Immersive Audio Album God Of War Ragnarök (Original Soundtrack) Act 3 (Immersive Edition) The Diary Of Alicia Keys – WINNER Blue Clear Sky Silence Between Songs Best Historical Album Fragments – Time Out Of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series, Vol. 17 Written In Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos – WINNER The Moaninest Moan Of Them All: The Jazz Saxophone of Loren McMurray, 1920-1922 Playing For The Man At The Door: Field Recordings From The Collection Of Mack McCormick, 1958–1971 Words & Music, May 1965 – Deluxe Edition Best Tropical Latin Album Voy A Ti – Luis Figueroa Siembra: 45º Aniversario (En Vivo en el Coliseo… – Rubén Blades… WINNER Niche Sinfónico – Grupo Niche Y Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Colombia VIDA – Omara Portuondo MIMY & TONY – Tony Succar, Mimy Succar Escalona Nunca Se Había Grabado Así – Carlos Vives Best Gospel Album I Love You – Erica Campbell Hymns (Live) – Tasha Cobbs Leonard The Maverick Way – Maverick City Music All Things New: Live In Orlando – Tye Tribbett WINNER My Truth – Jonathan McReynolds Best Roots Gospel Album Tribute To The King – The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Echoes Of The South – Blind Boys Of Alabama WINNER Songs That Pulled Me Through The Tough Times – Becky Isaacs Bowman Meet Me At The Cross – Brian Free & Assurance Shine: The Darker The Night The Brighter The Light – Gaither Vocal Band Best Rap Album Her Loss – Drake & 21 Savage MICHAEL – Killer Mike WINNER HEROES & VILLIANS – Metro Boomin King’s Disease III – Nas UTOPIA – Travis Scott Best R&B Album Girls Night Out – Babyface JAGUAR II – Victoria Monét WINNER What I Didn’t Tell You (Deluxe) – Coco Jones Special Occasion – Emily King CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP – Summer Walke Best Remixed Recording Alien Love Call New Gold (Dom Dolla Remix) Reviver (Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Remix) Wagging Tongue (Wet Leg Remix) – WINNER Workin’ Hard (Terry Hunter Remix) Read the full article

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Unveiling the Unmatched Talent of Musician Burna Boy

When it comes to musical prowess and unrivaled talent, one name that stands out in the contemporary music scene is none other than the extraordinary Burna Boy. With his unique sound, unparalleled creativity, and impactful lyrics, Burna Boy has managed to captivate the hearts and minds of music lovers worldwide. Born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, the Nigerian singer and songwriter, popularly known as…

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By • Olalekan Fagbade Why it’s good Fela didn’t exist in this generation – Burna Boy   Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has said it is good that the late afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, didn’t exist in this generation because most of the people revering him today would have criticised and called for his arrest. He said it was good that he existed for the period he did, which offered him the opportunity to pass on the kind of messages his songs carried. Burna Boy, whose maternal grandfather, Benson Idonjie, was Fela Kuti’s first manager, stated this in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe in New York. According to him: “What I have realised is that the times are really funny. Fela in his time was going through things that, if he was here today, it might have been a whole different feeling like a whole bunch of people from Nigeria who you see today celebrating Fela, are the same people that would have been tagging the police to go and arrest Fela if there was Twitter then. “So, at the end of the day, I feel like God doesn’t make mistakes. You know what I mean like the times are just perfect for everyone, you know. If he [Fela] was here today, like his career started now, he may not have the space to explore that [his conscious creativity] because there is too much in this day and age that it just doesn’t interlock with the spirits. Right now, spirituality is almost non-existent. “Now, it [the society] is just mostly run by stupidity and ignorance. It was still the same back then [during Fela’s era] but it wasn’t as amplified or accessed [as it is today]. Now, everything is defined by stupidity and ignorance. “I’m grateful for the fact that he [Fela] existed in his time so that we can get an experience of the true organic nature of what he was, the essence of what he stood for and the messages he passed across to us.” #Burnaboy #FelaKuti #musician

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The Ultimate List of the Richest Musicians in Nigeria: Who Tops the Charts?

Nigeria, often referred to as the "Giant of Africa," is not only known for its diverse culture and vibrant music scene but also for producing some of the wealthiest musicians on the continent. These talented artists have not only gained fame and recognition locally but have also made significant strides on the global stage. In this article, we will unveil the ultimate list of the richest musicians in Nigeria and explore who tops the charts in terms of wealth and success.

Wizkid - The Starboy:

At the top of the list is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid. Born in 1990, Wizkid began his music career at a young age and rose to prominence with his hit single "Holla at Your Boy" in 2010. Since then, he has consistently released chart-topping songs and collaborated with international artists such as Drake and Beyoncé. With numerous endorsement deals and successful business ventures, Wizkid's estimated net worth is around $30 million.

Davido - The Omo Baba Olowo:

David Adedeji Adeleke, widely known as Davido, is a prominent figure in the Richest musician in nigeria. Hailing from a wealthy background, Davido's musical talent and charismatic personality have propelled him to great heights. His debut album "Omo Baba Olowo" gained massive popularity, and he has continued to dominate the charts with his infectious Afrobeat hits. Alongside his music career, Davido also has investments in real estate and other business ventures, contributing to his estimated net worth of $25 million.

Don Jazzy - The Mavin Boss:

Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, is not just a musician but also a renowned music producer and entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy has played a pivotal role in shaping the Nigerian music industry. With a keen ear for talent, he has produced hit songs for various artists and established himself as one of the most successful music producers in Nigeria. Don Jazzy's net worth is estimated to be around $20 million.

2Baba - The Legend:

Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known as 2Baba or 2Face, is a veteran musician who has contributed significantly to the Nigerian music scene. With his soulful voice and thought-provoking lyrics, 2Baba has garnered a massive fanbase over the years. His hit songs like "African Queen" and "Implication" have become timeless classics. Beyond music, 2Baba has invested in real estate and owns a nightclub in Lagos. His net worth is estimated to be around $16 million.

Burna Boy - The African Giant:

Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has taken the world by storm with his unique Afro-fusion sound. His album "African Giant" earned him international recognition and a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album in 2021. Burna Boy's rise to fame has resulted in lucrative endorsement deals and successful tours worldwide. With his musical accomplishments and business ventures, Burna Boy's net worth stands at approximately $15 million.

D'banj - The Kokomaster:

Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D'banj, is a singer, songwriter, and harmonica player. As one of Nigeria's most prominent entertainers, D'banj gained global recognition with his hit single "Oliver Twist." He has collaborated with international artists such as Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. Alongside his music career, D'banj has ventured into various business endeavors, including owning a record label and a clothing line. With his diverse sources of income, D'banj has amassed a net worth of around $13 million.

P-Square - The Dynamic Duo:

P-Square, consisting of the twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye, enjoyed massive success as a duo in the Richest musician in nigeria. Their energetic performances and infectious songs captivated audiences across Africa and beyond. P-Square's discography includes hits like "Personally" and "Chop My Money." The duo also ventured into other business ventures, including owning a record label and a multimillion-dollar mansion. With their combined efforts, the net worth of P-Square is estimated to be around $11 million.

Tiwa Savage - The Queen of Afrobeats:

Tiwa Savage, often referred to as the Queen of Afrobeats, has made a significant impact in the music industry. With her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence, Tiwa Savage has risen to prominence both locally and internationally. She has collaborated with notable artists like Wizkid, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. Tiwa Savage's success has led to lucrative endorsement deals with top brands, contributing to her estimated net worth of $10 million.

Olamide - The King of the Streets:

Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide, is a prominent rapper and songwriter in Nigeria. He gained recognition with his debut album "Rapsodi" and has since released numerous hit songs in the indigenous Yoruba language. Olamide's unique style and relatable lyrics have resonated with fans across the country. In addition to his music career, Olamide owns a record label and a clothing line. His estimated net worth is approximately $9 million.

Phyno - The Playmaker:

Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, professionally known as Phyno, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter who has made a name for himself in the Nigerian music industry. With his distinctive Igbo rap style, Phyno has garnered a dedicated fanbase. His collaborations with top artists and his successful albums, such as "No Guts No Glory" and "The Playmaker," have solidified his position as one of Nigeria's richest musicians. Phyno's net worth is estimated to be around $8 million.

Conclusion:

Nigeria's music industry has produced a remarkable lineup of talented and successful musicians, many of whom have achieved remarkable wealth. Topping the charts is Wizkid, followed closely by Davido, Don Jazzy, and 2Baba. These musicians have not only achieved commercial success but have also made significant contributions to the growth and development of the Nigerian music industry. With their talent, hard work, and entrepreneurial ventures, these artists continue to dominate the music scene and inspire aspiring musicians across the country.

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