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Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has set a new record for the most YouTube streams in the first 24 hours of a release by a Nigerian artist. This follows the release of “Mera Na,” a posthumous collaboration with the late Indian musician Sidhu Moose Wala.
Sidhu Moose Wala was a rapper, singer, and songwriter who was shot and killed in May 2022. He had achieved cross-over success in Canada and the UK, opening doors for other Indian musicians in the mainstream.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelBurna Boy paid tribute to him after his death, and the two artists had expressed a desire to collaborate before Moose Wala’s untimely passing.
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The music video for “Mera Na,” directed and edited by Navkaran Brar, celebrates Moose Wala’s monumental fame and the continued adoration of his fans. The video features a cameo from Canadian rapper Drake, wearing a T-shirt with Moose Wala’s portrait printed on it.
The song was released on April 7th, 2023, and has already amassed over 14.9 million views on YouTube within 24 hours, with over 2 million ‘likes’ and one million comments.
The success of “Mera Na” is a testament to the power of music to bring people together across borders and cultures. The track features Burna Boy and Steel Banglez, with Sidhu Moose Wala as the singer and lyricist.
Moose Wala’s music continues to resonate with fans worldwide, and his collaboration with Burna Boy has been particularly well-received. Burna Boy expressed his honour to be part of Sidhu Moose Wala’s legacy and praised the fans for their overwhelming support.
Moose Wala’s success in Canada and the UK paved the way for other Indian musicians, and his impact on the industry will be felt for years to come. With “Mera Na,” Moose Wala and Burna Boy have created a powerful tribute to his talent and vision, uniting fans across continents in celebration of his legacy.
