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Best Global Music Album: Hot Win for Burna Boy
Nigerian Afrobeat star Burna Boy received his first Grammy at the 63rd award ceremony Sunday night. The 2x Grammy nominee was able to win Best Global Music Album with “Twice as Tall”. The Grammys nomination described “Twice As Tall” as “a masterclass in the vibe and hustle that have made Burna Boy an international musical force”. Burna blessed the stage performing “Level Up” and “Onyeka” grammy night. He also performed his song “Ye” which boomed in the U.S.
Apart from music, Burna Boy actively speaks out on social injustices. At the height of 2019’s xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the artist threatened to never set foot in the country again unless; the government took action. He was also involved in the #EndSARSanti-police brutality protests in Nigeria last year setting up a fund for victims. In addition Burna, released a song in memory of those killed on 20 October 2020 at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos. Recently he tweeted his support for protesters in Senegal who took to the streets after the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
