Bisina SomtoIn the world of global music, Burna Boy stands as the beacon of African mainstream music, especially on the prestigious stage of the Grammy Awards.
The year 2024 marks a pivotal moment in the Afro-fusion star’s career, as he solidifies his legacy as the first African artist to perform at the Grammys live event.
Burna Boy’s rise to international fame began in 2018 with the chart-topping single ‘YE,’ catapulting him onto the global stage. By 2023, the Grammy officially recognized him as Africa’s biggest music star, a testament to his unparalleled success that sets the standard for Nigerian and African mainstream music.
Let’s delve into six groundbreaking Grammy achievements that Burna Boy has secured, setting new records for Nigerian and African artists
6 Times Burna Boy Made History At The Grammys Award
First Nigerian Grammy Winner
In 2021, Burna Boy clinched the Grammy for Best Global Album with his fifth studio album, ‘Twice As Tall,’ making him the first Nigerian artist within the country’s music ecosystem to win the prestigious award. This historic win not only paved the way for others but also marked Burna Boy as the first African mainstream artist to achieve this feat.
Most Nominations in One Year
At the 2024 Grammy Awards, Burna Boy received a remarkable four nominations in categories such as Best Global Song Performance, Best African Song Performance, Best Global Album, and Best Melodic Rap Performance. This quadripartite nomination sets a new high for Nigerian and African artists in a single year.
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Nigerian Record Holder for Grammy Nominations
Burna Boy’s four nominations in 2024 bring his total Grammy nominations to ten, setting a record for the most nominations received by a Nigerian artist.
First Nigerian Lead Artist Outside Global Categories
Burna Boy’s nomination for Best Melodic Rap Performance at the 2024 Grammys, with ‘Sitting’ On Top Of The World’ featuring 21 Savage, marks him as the first Nigerian and African lead artist to be nominated outside the global categories.
Five Consecutive Years of Grammy Nominations
With the 2024 Grammy nods, Burna Boy becomes the first Nigerian artist to receive nominations in five consecutive years, commencing in 2019 with his album ‘African Giant’ earning a nomination for Best Global Album.
Historic Live Performance at the Grammys
On January 22, 2024, Burna Boy’s inclusion as one of the performers at the upcoming Grammys ceremony on February 5, 2024, makes him the first Nigerian and African artist to showcase their talent at the live event, cementing his legacy as a trailblazer in the global music arena.
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