Nigerians have taken to social media to celebrate a flurry of Grammy awards for compatriots Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Femi Kuti, and Made Kuti.
Burna Boy won the Best Global Music Album category while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with Beyoncé; “Brown Skin Girl” from “Lion King: The Gift Album.
Tiwa Savage, Femi Kuti, Made Kuti all won awards on the night for their contribution to Coldplay’s debut album Parachutes which won the Best Alternative Music Album.
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Nigeria pop stars Burna Boy and Wizkid winnings at the 2021 Grammys, the first time for both artistes.
Burna Boy, real name Damini Ogulu, a nominee for a second consecutive year, won with his Twice As Tall album.
The 29-year-old beat four others including the Malian band, Tinariwen.
The Grammys described Twice As Tall as “a masterclass in the vibe and hustle that have made the African Giant an international musical force”.
“[He] continues to torch limitations, seamlessly blending styles and genres and fearlessly fuelling the fire heating the melting pot of pop, Afrobeat, dancehall, reggae and more,” it said.
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The album features a wide range of international artists such as Stormzy, Youssou Ndour, Naughty By Nature, and Chris Martin of Coldplay, and had Sean Combs as executive producer.
African Giant was nominated in the same category in 2019 – then known as Best World Music Album – but lost out to Angelique Kidjo at the awards ceremony in 2020.
However, Kidjo dedicated her win to him, saying: “Burna Boy is among those young artists that come from Africa that is changing the way our continent is perceived and the way that African music is the bedrock of all music.
See some reactions below:
I go show you wonder waa ri wonderful…
You no go believe wetin won happen!!
African Giant don show us Wonder!! 👑— Mr Macaroni (@mrmacaronii) March 14, 2021
Congratulations to Baba NLA @wizkidayo & the African Giant @burnaboy . Very well deserved! We are all so happy, thank you! #GRAMMYs
— Dj Switch (@dj_switchaholic) March 14, 2021
Star Boy x African Giant x Tiwa Savage x The Kutis Congrats and thank you for making Africa prouD ❤🦾
— KOREDAY (@koredebello) March 14, 2021
A true African Giant! Big Congratulations to the Odogwu. Oya do am if e easy! #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/AOL8NWPKp8
— ROYZ (@royzkingin) March 14, 2021
Burna, the African Giant has officially brought it home!!! The greatest! #GRAMMYs #AfricanGiant @burnaboy pic.twitter.com/fJde6vjXCE
— Royalty Uso👑 (@royaltyuso) March 14, 2021
Grammy Award Winning Artist @burnaboy Congratulations African Giant! You are my winner. #AfricanGiant #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/5RSKMHJGHB
— Sally Suleiman (@is_salsu) March 14, 2021
Grammy Award Winning Artist @burnaboy Congratulations African Giant! You are my winner. #AfricanGiant #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/5RSKMHJGHB
— Sally Suleiman (@is_salsu) March 14, 2021
African Giant @burnaboy #Grammys pic.twitter.com/4CodgNXH9Z
— thug (@tolagraffiti) March 14, 2021
This is a good time to unblock me😩 Let's celebrate noww. Up Odogwu😭 African giant 4 lyf https://t.co/oPMK2AaX2H
— FK. (@fkabudu) March 14, 2021
I am a fan of DAVIDO, I've always been but this night, abeg make Davido rest small make I hail Machala
Wizkid, Starboy of Africa
You're the African giant, E CHOKE!Twice as Tall l Burna Boy l Beyonce #GRAMMYs Brown Skin Girl l First Nigerian l Best Global Music Album l Kanye pic.twitter.com/gKpi4jxMkE
— Baba Ibeji 🤓 (@Bigjohnydatalk1) March 14, 2021
Burna Boy ‘s victory shows that if you work hardwork, stay consistent and believe in your abilities – there’s a high chance you can achieve your dreams; get to the top. Truly, the African giant! #GRAMMYs
— E (@iamOkon) March 14, 2021
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