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Burna Boy Emerges Billboard Afrobeats Artiste of the Year
In a significant recognition of Nigerian musical prowess, Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning sensation, has claimed the top spot on the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Artists Chart. This accolade reinforces Burna Boy’s international standing and the global appeal of Afrobeats.
Following closely in second place is Rema, the ‘Calm Down’ artist, showcasing the continued rise of young talents in the Afrobeats scene. Tems, the soulful singer, secured the third spot, while Cameroonian diva Libianca and the iconic Wizkid claimed the fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
The top 10 on the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Artists Chart is rounded out by Ayra Starr, CKay, Asake, Davido, and Oxlade, representing a dynamic mix of established names and emerging artists in the genre.
In a parallel celebration of Afrobeats hits, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring Selena Gomez clinched the top spot on the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart. Libianca’s ‘People’ and Tems’ ‘Free Mind’ secured the second and third positions, contributing to the vibrant diversity within the Afrobeats landscape.
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Wizkid’s infectious track ‘Essence,’ featuring Tems and Justin Bieber, along with Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last,’ rounded out the top 5 on the Afrobeats Songs chart.
Notably, Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ achieved further recognition by claiming the top spot-on Billboard’s 2023 Pop Airplay & Rhythmic Airplay year-end chart and securing a commendable sixth position on the Hot 100 Year End 2023 chart.
These accomplishments underscore the global impact of Nigerian and Afrobeats music, with artists like Burna Boy and Rema at the forefront of this musical revolution. As the world continues to groove to the beats of Afrobeats, these rankings affirm the genre’s growing influence on the international music scene.
Burna Boy’s Claim Of Rejecting $5 Million Gig Over Inability To Smoke Weed Was Not True – ID Cabasa
Burna Boy’s recent allegations that he turned down a $5 million deal to perform in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE, because Emirati law forbids smoking in public, have been refuted by seasoned record producer Olumide Ogunade, better known by his stage name ID Cabasa.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, Burna Boy stated that he turned down a $5 million offer to play in Dubai since he wouldn’t be able to use marijuana there during a rehearsal with his band, Outsiders.
Actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, better known by his stage name Nedu, co-hosts The Honest Bunch Podcast. Recently, ID Cabasa answered the question, “Burna Boy rejecting $5 million because he cannot smoke in Dubai.” Does this imply that he has become so dependent on it that he is unable to do anything without smoking?”
I Turned Down $5m Dubai-Gig Because I Won’t Be Allowed To Smoke Weed – Burna Boy
In response, ID Cabasa said Burna Boy’s claim could be a media stunt, considering the amount of money involved.
He said, “When I saw that stuff online, two things came to my mind, and I will be truthful. I felt that it was a media stunt. That thing was not true. It’s $5 million we are talking about here.
“And if it’s actually true, Burna Boy is an adult, that is his own decision. But if I were the one that was offered $5 million―I don’t even smoke―don’t give me $5 million, just give me $3 million, I will even come to the show with extra artistes.”
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Burna Boy, Asake, Davido, Arya Starr Make the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominations
In a thrilling turn of events, Nigerian artists have taken center stage in the nominations for the upcoming 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The star-studded list is headlined by Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and ASAKE, showcasing the global impact of Nigerian music.
Topping the nomination list is Burna Boy, whose phenomenal contributions have earned him recognition in multiple categories. His collaboration with 21 Savage on “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” secured a nod for Best Melodic Rap Performance, highlighting Burna Boy’s international influence.
Davido, another heavyweight in the Nigerian music scene, has secured a nomination for his collaboration with Musa Keys on the track “UNAVAILABLE,” competing in the fiercely contested Best African Music Performance category.
Ayra Starr, the rising star known for her soulful and dynamic sound, has garnered attention with her hit single “Rush.” The track has earned her a nomination in the Best African Music Performance category, solidifying her position as one of Nigeria’s promising talents.
ASAKE, alongside Olamide, is making waves with their collaboration “Amapiano,” earning a nomination in the same category as Ayra Starr. This recognition speaks volumes about the dynamic and diverse music landscape emerging from Nigeria.
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As the only peer-voted music award, the GRAMMY Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of artists across genres and creative disciplines. The final round of voting will take place between December 14, 2023, and January 4, 2024, with the awards ceremony scheduled for February 4, 2024, at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.
Nigerian music enthusiasts and fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating this momentous event, where Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and ASAKE have the chance to bring home the prestigious GRAMMY Awards. Their nominations reflect not only individual success but also the collective impact of the vibrant Nigerian music industry on the global stage. Stay tuned for a night of celebration, showcasing the richness and diversity of Nigerian musical talent on an international platform.
I Turned Down $5m Dubai-Gig Because I Won’t Be Allowed To Smoke Weed – Burna Boy
Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning artist from Nigeria, has claimed that he recently declined a $5 million offer to perform in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
He said that he declined the offer since smoking marijuana in Dubai would be prohibited.
Smoking is forbidden by Emirati legislation in Dubai’s parks, beaches, and other public recreation places.
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“Just now I turned down dubai money, 5million dollar na small thing cos me I no dey like to dey go where dem no go gree allow me smoke igbo,” Burna Boy freestyled while rehearsing with his band, Outsiders, in a video making the rounds on social media platform, X.
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“Hustle make you go fall off like Brymo” — Burna Boy 👀 👀 pic.twitter.com/XGnCojYMPc
— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) October 31, 2023
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Video: Ed Sheeran Reveals Burna Boy Is The Heaviest Weed Smoker He Have Ever Seen
Ed Sheeran, the Grammy-winning British artist, has spoken out about his encounter with Nigerian singer and frequent collaborator Burna Boy’s smoking incident.
In the latest episode of Conan O’Brien’s Needs A Friend, the ‘Shape Of You’ singer described stepping into the studio and being bewildered by the smoke pollution caused by Burna Boy’s smoking.
He claimed that was the most cannabis he had ever seen somebody consume.
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Ed Sheeran said, “There’s an artist that I work quite a lot with called Burna Boy. I would say he is… That’s the most I’ve seen anyone ingest weed.
“He came to the studio and I had a gig late on in the night. And it was very much chilled there [the studio], the door was closed. It was just smokes, smokes, smokes. And I remember walking in there to get a thing. It felt like I was not quite there [laughs].”
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“That’s the most I’ve seen anyone ingest weed”
Ed Sheeran talks about Burna Boy’s love for grass. pic.twitter.com/zK6vSjYpLz
— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) October 12, 2023
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When I Knew My Son Would Be A Musical Giant – Burna Boy’s Mother
Bose Ogulu, the mother and manager of the Grammy Award-winning musician Burna Boy, revealed that she had predicted his success when he was a teenager.
In an interview with BBC’s Nyasha Michelle, Ogbulu stated that she believed he will be a major player in the music industry.
According to her; “I think I had known at age 13 or 14 that he was going to be great at something and that thing was probably going to be music.
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“I had already seen him in the studio, I had already watched him form a high school band,” she said.
“From when he was in JSS3, which I think would be Year 9, we started trading studio time for grades. I would say: ‘OK, if you make a B or an A in this, I’ll pay for studio time during your mid-term’.”
While this was going on, grammy-winning Nigerian musician Burna Boy recently revealed that the late Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala served as his inspiration when he was “musically exhausted.”
In an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra, Burna Boy revealed that he was collaborating on a project with Moose Wala before the rapper was killed in May 2022.
Burna Boy said, “I was exhausted musically, and I was just like, I need something new.”
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Burna Boy Reveals Why He Dislike People On Twitter
The Grammy-winning singer from Nigeria known for his stage name Burna Boy, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has claimed that he dislikes X users because they are “mad.”
He claimed that prior to his travels across the globe, he had assumed that “madness” on X was just being displayed by Nigerians. However, he eventually learned that it was a “global phenomenon.”
This was said by the self-described “African Giant” in a recent interview with Kiss FM in London, United Kingdom.
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Burna Boy said, “I don’t like people on Twitter. I used to think it was just Nigerians on Twitter that were just mad. Then, I now went to Kenya, I saw that it’s the same thing. I went to South Africa, I saw it was the same thing.
“I went to America. America they have their own group. If you go, you’d see all of them tagged. You know how Lil Durk has his OTF? Twitter mad people for America, they’ve their own.”
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UPDATE: I Was Musically Exhausted – Burna Boy
Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning musician from Nigeria, has discussed the part the late Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala played on his artistic decline.
He claimed that the late rapper gave him inspiration when he was “musically exhausted.”
Before he was killed in May 2022, the “African Giant” singer said he was working on a joint project with Sidhu Moose Wala.
In a recent interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra in London, England, Burna Boy revealed this.
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He said, “He [Sidhu Moose Wala] was one of the biggest inspirations I had at a time when I felt like I’ve already musically done it all. I felt like I’d exhausted myself musically in my head because I was listening to everything and nothing was making sense to me.
“I felt like I’ve already spoken about everything. I already said everything [in songs]. But Sidhu brought another angle to my musicality. He is a legend. The legend of Punjab. There will never be another one.”
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UPDATE: ‘He Is A Thief’ – Brymo Calls Out Burna Boy
Grammy-winning musician Burna Boy has been called “sleazy, cheap, very unoriginal, and very fake” by Nigerian singer Lawale Lfr, better known by his stage name Brymo.
The “Ara” singer recently told TVC that Burna Boy didn’t deserve the Grammy for his fifth studio album, “Twice As Tall,” citing the fact that majority of his songs are samples and that he lacks creativity.
Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy were singled out by him as “thieves” who were taking advantage of Fela’s Afrobeat sacrifices. He also called out Wizkid and Davido.
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Brymo said, “I saw a video where he [Burna Boy] was saying that he was the Jesus of afrobeats. And he put Davido and Wizkid on some other mountains like that.
“I think he [Burna Boy] is sleazy, he is cheap, he is a thief. Very unoriginal. Very fake. Every of his song is a sample or a stolen slogan. Who does that? And who awards you Grammy for that?
“Afrobeats is a music style. It’s not a genre. Fela’s afrobeat is a genre. And it’s disrespectful that a new generation of musicians came and just added ‘s’. And tried to create another sets of numbers ones: ‘Wizkid is the first. Davido Burna Boy…’ No, no, no. They all are thieves.
“Do you know how much struggles Baba [Fela] went through to create afrobeat? Anyways, I think it’s a whole big problem that we have.”
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