Here are some of the top stars who attended the listening party for the multiple award-winning singer D’Banj’s fifth studio album, “The Entertainer: D’Sequel.” The event was a star-studded affair, with many Nigerian celebrities turning out to support the music icon and celebrate the album’s release.

D’Banj recently hosted the listening party in Lagos to introduce his highly anticipated album, “The Entertainer: D’Sequel,” a follow-up to his 2008 hit “Entertainer.”

This new album features collaborations with a diverse lineup of Nigerian and international artists, including Wyclef Jean, Awilo Logomba, Youssou N’Dour, Akon, and Phyno.

The lively celebration saw D’Banj share previews of the album and express deep appreciation to those who have supported him throughout his career.

He also paid tribute to the Mo’Hits crew—Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, D’Prince, Dr. Sid, and Kayswitch—acknowledging their significant influence on his musical journey.

Among the celebrities in attendance were Bella Shmurda, Phyno, Odumodublvck, Larry Gaaga, Peruzzi, and many more.

Moment phyno Fino joined D’Banj on stage at his 'The Entertainer' album listening party, last night 🎉 pic.twitter.com/YhICDRlGba

— 𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝘿𝘼𝙄𝙇𝙔 🇳🇬 (@Entdaily001) August 16, 2024

Larry Gaaga out for D’Banj at ‘THE ENTERTAINER’ album listening party happening in Lagos pic.twitter.com/ELIxAxs9fp

— NOTJUSTOK (@NOTJUSTOK) August 16, 2024

Moment Peruzzi Vibes joined D’banj on stage at his ‘The Entertainer’ album listening party🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/lWtrVP4U8t

— NOTJUSTOK (@NOTJUSTOK) August 16, 2024

Bella Shmurda & Odumodublvck on stage with D’banj at The Entertainer D’Sequel album listening party 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/4IUSZiRwAD

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) August 16, 2024

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Nigerian global music sensation D’Banj has unveiled details of his highly-anticipated fifth studio album, ‘Entertainer – The Sequel.’ The album, set for release on August 9, 2024, is a creative blend of Afrobeats and Afropop, packing eleven songs and two bonus tracks.

D’Banj has recruited a stellar lineup of global stars for his album, including Grammy award winner Wyclef Jean, Congolese icon Awilo Logomba, Senegalese music icon Youssou N’Dour, American superstar Akon, South African megastar DJ Maphorisa, and NBC’s The Voice sensation Chechi Sarai.

The album also features collaborations with Nigerian musicians Phyno, Timaya, Kayswitch, Zlatan, Peruzzi, Bhadboi Oml, and Chuchu Lee.

Ahead of the album release, D’banj has dropped a new single titled ‘Worthy,’ featuring Youssou N’Dour and Chechi Sarai. Released on July 19, the single offers listeners a glimpse of what to expect from D’banj’s upcoming album.

Sharing his excitement about the album, D’Banj said, “Life is a maze of self-discovery and my new album, ‘Entertainer – The Sequel’ confirms this truth to me. It’s a true reflection of my growth as an artist and my continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of African music.

The past 20 years have been an incredible ride, and I am grateful for the support and love I have received. I am thrilled to share this new chapter in my musical journey with my fans.”

Following the album release, D’banj is set to embark on a tour of major cities globally in partnership with The Temple Company.

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Youssou N’Dour, the Senegalese music legend, has referred to Burna Boy as a “source of pride for Africa.” This praise from N’Dour, a highly respected figure in African music, highlights Burna Boy’s impact and influence on the continent’s music scene.

Burna Boy, a Nigerian Afro-fusion sensation, has gained international acclaim for his unique sound and contributions to the global music industry. His music often carries a strong African cultural and social message, making him a prominent figure in the Afrobeat genre.

Youssou N’Dour’s words reflect the recognition and appreciation that Burna Boy has received from fellow artists and music icons across Africa. Burna Boy’s success and cultural significance have indeed made him a source of pride for the continent and its music industry.

In a recent interview with Juliette Fievet on her French YouTube channel Légendes Urbaines, Senegalese music icon Youssou N’Dour referred to Burna as “a boy with values” and described him as “a source of pride for Africa.”

The interview, conducted in October 2023, covered a wide range of topics, including N’Dour’s collaborations with international artists, family, education, Burna Boy, and strategies to enhance the African music industry.

Youssou Ndour about Burna Boy;

“… He’s a boy with values because I’ve had the chance to talk to him, He’s a source of pride for Africa today…” ❤️🐐 pic.twitter.com/CO2agIUHLD

— Burna Boy Access (@AccessBurnaBoy) October 5, 2023

The 2020 studio album “Twice as Tall” has the song “Level Up,” which features the 63-year-old music legend and former minister of tourism. The album “Twice as Tall” by Burna eventually took home the 63rd Grammy Award for “Best Global Music Album.”

Odogwu thanked N’Dour in a touching statement and recognized him as an influential person in both his life and the African music scene.

Youssou N’Dour is a father figure in the music industry, according to Burna Boy, who called him “Papa Youssou” and said,; I have watched him since i was a kid. It been an honour to have his blessing and presence with me at such pivotal time and life changing moments”.

https://t.co/iZHgSP50Eb

— Burna Boy Access (@AccessBurnaBoy) October 5, 2023

Youssou N’Dour commented on how amazing it is that Burna Boy has gone from local renown to global superstardom in reaction to Burna’s moving statement. Additionally, he discussed how Burna Boy always draws influence from his background in African music.

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Multi-award-winning Beninese music legend Angelique Kidjo has won the prestigious Polar Music prize becoming the only third African to bag the award.

The Polar Music Prize, sometimes known as the Nobel Prize in Music, is a Swedish worldwide prize founded in 1989 with a grant to the Royal Swedish Academy of Music by Stig Anderson, widely known as the manager of the Swedish band ABBA. The prize is presented to one modern musician and one classical musician each year.

The Polar Music Prize has been presented to a number of renowned performers throughout the years, including BB King, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, and many more.

Angelina Kidjo, a music icon from Benin Republic, has been named the newest laureate of the Polar Music Award. She was named the champion of the 2023 competition alongside Chris Blackwell of the United Kingdom and Arvo Pärt of Estonia.

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Multiple award-winning musician D’banj took to his social media platform, Twitter, to express his thoughts on Burna Boy’s historic event, “One Night In Space,” which was held at the Madison Square Garden in New York.

The iconic singer had nothing but praise for Burna Boy as he joined the list of prominent celebrities including Don Jazzy, BNXN, 2Baba, and others in commemorating a historic night in Nigerian music history on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

He tweeted:

Now, that is how you bring out the beast. Congratulations @Burnaboy, what a performance in a historic venue. Africa is proud, Nigeria is proud, I am proud. The best is still yet to come, keep writing history. #OooSssHhhEee.

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See the tweet below:

Now, that is how you bring out the beast.
Congratulations @Burnaboy, what a performance in a historic venue. Africa is proud, Nigeria is proud, I am proud. The best is still yet to come, keep writing history.#OooSssHhhEee pic.twitter.com/XHAwLEzFIT

— D'banj D Kokomaster (@iamdbanj) May 3, 2022

The legendary Youssou N’Dour also took to his social media platform to talk about the historic event. He posted:

Epic…History… Amazing Night. Wow Wow Wow YOU DID IT ! #LevelUp@burnaboy #OneNightInSpace#BurnaMSG #Burnaboy

In other news, Burna Boy reportedly earned over N3 billion in ticket sales alone.

Tickets ranged in price from $80 to $2,125, with an average of $350.

According to calculations by BusinessDay using average sales of N145,365.50 ($350) multiplied by the total available capacity for a music concert in the arena of 20,789, with the current exchange rate of N415.33 the sum totals $7,276,150 which cost over N3,022,003,379.50.

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Don Jazzy took to his social media platform today, Friday, April 29, 2022, to respond to Burna Boy’s sold-out ‘One Night In Space‘ concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

The Mavin CEO joined other fans and Youssou N’Dour to commemorate the historic occasion, which took place on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Don Baba J took to his Twitter platform to post:

Oluwa Burna na Giant you be true true ooo. Congrats on every every. I tap from your blessing for myself and everybody that wishes you well. Keep making us proud bro.

Oluwa Burna na Giant you be true true ooo. Congrats on every every. I tap from your blessing for myself and everybody that wishes you well. Keep making us proud bro. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️

— ITS DON JAZZY AGAIN 🤍🐘 (@DONJAZZY) April 29, 2022

The legendary Youssou N’Dour also took to his social media platform to talk about the historic event. He posted:

Epic…History… Amazing Night. Wow Wow Wow YOU DID IT ! #LevelUp@burnaboy #OneNightInSpace#BurnaMSG #Burnaboy

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In other news, Burna Boy reportedly earned over N3 billion in ticket sales alone.

Tickets ranged in price from $80 to $2,125, with an average of $350.

According to calculations by BusinessDay using average sales of N145,365.50 ($350) multiplied by the total available capacity for a music concert in the arena of 20,789, with the current exchange rate of N415.33 the sum totals to $7,276,150 which cost over N3,022,003,379.50.

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Grammy award-winning singer and performer Burna Boy had a historic night at the Madison Square Garden show in New York as he performed to a sold-out crowd at the venue and music lovers took to social media to share their thoughts.

At Madison Square Garden, the African Giant made history by becoming the first African musician to sell out the venue, and fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the show, which was also streamed on Youtube.

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The concert which was themed ‘One Night In Space’ saw the legendary singer create magic on stage with the support of special guests such as Busta Rhymes and Youssou N’Dour.

The hashtag #BurnaLiveAtMSG dominated the Twitter trend table because fans were so excited about the concert.

Here are a few reactions from music lovers about the historic event:

“My Life Is Good” 😁

Thank You New York for a wonderful sold out show at the Madison Square Garden

How was the Burna Boy experience for you? #OneNightInSpace #BurnaAtMadison #BURNABOY𓃵#BurnaMSG pic.twitter.com/wm1SoLXNjD

— Burna Boy Voice (@BurnaBoyVoice) April 29, 2022

Madison Square Garden could be one of BURNA most emotional performance. Dude pour his hearts out. #BurnaAtMadison #Burnaboy #BurnaMSG #OneNightInSpace

— Sam Kos tic (@Samcostic) April 29, 2022

If we make Burna the standard for music credibility, no artiste, I repeat, no single artiste in Nigeria will score 40%, what a Performemace, oh! what a Performer, unarguably the most complete artiste from Africa. 💙♥️💚💛#Burnaboy #BurnaAtMadison #BurnaMSG pic.twitter.com/dwpDmUPo5K

— Revolutionary 🦍🦍 (@RevoGorilla) April 29, 2022

it’s no longer coincidence atall that burna boy is the greatest live performer to ever walk the earth. it’s so obvious!#BurnaMSG #OneNightInSpace #BurnaAtMadison

— benny. (@benny7gg) April 29, 2022

I fully understand why comparisons irritate Burna’s guts now. That performance was positively cleansing.

The set arrangement. The sound. The presentation. The quality. #BurnaMSG

— Demotivational Speaker (@OdunEweniyi) April 29, 2022

Again. Burna may have colleagues but he doesn’t have mates. ODOGWU is not your mate #BurnaMSG #AfricaToTheWorld

— Jola (@Jollz) April 29, 2022

You can't watch all these and still think Burna was lying when he said he's the highest paid performer in Africa. This is what a real concert looks like, not by being your own hypeman in your own show. #BurnaMSG #Odogwu pic.twitter.com/3Mu7KRNMA4

— Hey there! (@laysmt_001) April 29, 2022

it’s not a coincidence that burna boy was called by MSG to be the first ever african musician to headline & to also sell out the 20,789 capacity, world’s most famous arena!

he deserves every good thing that comes his way, he has worked his way to the top organically. #BurnaMSG

— benny. (@benny7gg) April 29, 2022

See USA crowd screaming to Amora wa!!!! HOW DARE YOU SAY MY MAN BLEW IN 2018??!!! HOW DARE YOU???! #Burnaboy #BurnaMSG

— temi to your screen💚 (@temtoyourscreen) April 29, 2022

Every single person at this concert is still owing Burna money o. Whatever you paid is not enough. We that are watching online too are owing him money. African giant no be by mouth. Monster artist. Monster performer. CLEAR CLEAR! AH! #BurnaAtMadison #BurnaMSG

— K10 (@officiallyk10) April 29, 2022

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Senegalese Legend, Youssou N’Dour is extremely pleased for Burna Boy as the Nigerian Superstar made history at Madison Square Garden yesterday night.

On the 28th of April, Burna Boy headlined Madison Square Garden for the first time and the event drew positive reviews from all corners of the world.

Youssou joined the throngs of people who took to social media to praise the African Giant over the vent.

The Senegalese artist came to Twitter to congratulate the Nigerian singer for selling out Madison Square Garden in New York, where he performed some of his hit songs, a new one, and choreographed performances and dances, featuring flawless transitions that drew praise from his contemporaries.

Celebrating this feat, N’Dour wrote on his Twitter:

“Epic…History… Amazing Night. Wow Wow Wow YOU DID IT.”

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See the tweet:

Epic…History… Amazing Night. Wow Wow Wow YOU DID IT ! #LevelUp @burnaboy #OneNightInSpace #BurnaMSG #Burnaboy pic.twitter.com/PnuBVTaRIQ

— YOUSSOU NDOUR (@YoussouNdourSN) April 29, 2022

N’dour had collaborated with Burna Boy on the “Level Up” which is off Burna’s 2020 album, “Twice as Tall‘.

The album would go on to win a Grammy in 2021 making it the first Nigerian Album to do so.

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The Nigerian Award-winning artist, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has given his fans a mind-blowing and highly energetic performance at his “One Night in Space” show in New York.

The Grammy Award-winning singer enthralled his fans with his extensive music catalogue, which he performed to a sold-out audience at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

The African Giant was joined at the event by Senegalese legendary singer Youssou N’Dour, who spiced up his entry performance with their classic tune ‘Level Up’.

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Burna Boy, who performed for nearly three hours on his own, delivering live performances of his major hits such as “Like To Party,” “Bank On It,” “23,” “Wetin Dey Sup,” “Dangote,” “Killing Dem,” and a few others, proved that he is still one of the best performers alive!

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Nigerian Grammy award-winning artist Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has given his fans another dramatic entrance at his “One Night in Space” concert in New York.

The iconic singer gave a masterclass entrance at his sold-out show in New York.

At The sold-out event, which was held at the historic Madison Square Garden in New York, the legendary Senegalese artist Youssou N’Dour opened showed, before Burna Boy joined him on stage to perform their popular song “Level Up (Twice as Tall).”

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The Grammy-winning singer, who was introduced by American ace rapper Busta Rhymes, is the first African musician to sell out the auditorium, which has a capacity of over 20,000 people.

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Burna Boy discussed his experience working on his award-winning album ‘Twice As Tall‘ with music superstars such as Angelique Kidjo, Youssou N’Dour, and Chris Martin, among others.

Burna revealed in an interview with Trevor Noah on The Daily Show that working with the biggest stars in the African music industry and other countries astounded and amazed him.

The singer admitted that he finds it to be a strange experience most of the time.

In his words;

“These are people that I watched on TV when I was in pampers. You know? Like seeing them in real life and actually making music with them and getting the love sometimes it feels kind of weird.”

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In other news, Angelique Kidjo has showered praises on Burna Boy, revealing what makes the African Giant special and sets him above his peers.

During their recent Instagram live session, Angelique Kidjo lavished admiration on Burna Boy, giving him an insight into what makes him special.

Kidjo, a multiple Grammy winner, says she went wild with excitement when she heard a sample of her song on Burna Boy’s record.

It gives her goosebumps, she adds, to see someone touch her song and elevate it to a level she could never have envisioned.

She also applauded the Nigerian singer for being a good performer, revealing she was amazed when she watched him on stage in Paris.

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