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Burna Boy sets tongues wagging with a bold declaration
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy is once again in the spotlight after making a provocative statement that has sparked widespread debate online.
Recently, Burna Boy was embroiled in a controversy following an incident involving Speed Darlington’s arrest, which was triggered by Speed Darlington’s critical comments about Burna Boy’s Grammy win and his association with the controversial American rapper, Diddy Combs.
In the wake of the drama, Burna Boy took to his Instagram story to make a striking declaration: “The most superior.” The brief but powerful message has since ignited a firestorm of reactions, with fans and critics alike speculating on its meaning.
While Burna Boy did not clarify the intent behind his statement, many believe it is a bold assertion of his dominance in the music industry.
His declaration has fueled discussions about his position in the global music scene and whether he is positioning himself as the undisputed leader in the Afrobeat genre.
In a remarkable achievement, Burna Boy made history by becoming the first Nigerian musician to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams with two separate albums.
This milestone was reached as his 2019 album ‘African Giant‘ joined his sixth album, ‘Love, Damini,’ which currently boasts 1.3 billion streams on the platform.
Released in 2019, ‘African Giant‘ solidified Burna Boy’s position as a global icon after his breakout hit “YE” from the 2018 album ‘Outside‘ captivated audiences worldwide. ‘
African Giant‘ delivered some of Burna Boy’s most memorable tracks, including “On The Low” and “Gbona,” which have both gone platinum in France. The album also featured hits like “Anybody,” “Dangote,” “Omo,” “Killin Dem” with Zlatan, and “Gum Body” featuring Jorja Smith.