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Burna Boy Marks His “African Giant” Anniversary and Two Billion UK Streams with a BRIT Award.
Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy was honoured with a BRIT Award during the celebration of the 5th anniversary of his groundbreaking album, African Giant. This accolade acknowledges his incredible achievement of surpassing 2 billion streams in the UK.
This recognition follows a previous incident where Burna Boy expressed frustration upon receiving a plaque for 1 billion UK streams, claiming he had already exceeded that milestone.
In a video of the new award presentation, Burna Boy is seen surrounded by fellow Afrobeats stars Rema and Odumodublvck. Accepting the award, he stated, “You know we have to fight for our right,” referring to his earlier dissatisfaction. Despite his previous discontent, Burna Boy now appears genuinely pleased with this recognition.
Burna Boy has continued to dominate the music charts as his global hit “Higher” holds the number 1 spot on the Apple Music NG Daily Top 100 Songs Chart for an impressive 10 days.
This accomplishment cements Burna Boy’s status as a powerhouse in the music industry.
“Higher” has been a fan favorite since its release, thanks to Burna Boy’s distinctive sound, which fuses traditional Nigerian rhythms with contemporary production. The song’s catchy beat and inspiring lyrics have resonated with listeners worldwide.
While backstage with Rema and Odumodublvck at the 5th anniversary performance of his “African Giant” album, Burna Boy received a BRIT Award for achieving 2 billion streams in the UK. ODG 🥇. pic.twitter.com/40m2KJcWmv
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