10 Highlights of Burna Boy’s Career
10 Highlights of Burna Boy’s Career that showcase his rise to global fame:
- Debut with L.I.F.E (2013): Burna Boy gained major attention with his debut album L.I.F.E (Leaving an Impact for Eternity), featuring hits like “Like to Party”.
- African Giant (2019): This critically acclaimed album brought him global recognition, earning him a Grammy nomination and featuring hits like “Anybody”, “Gbona”, and “Dangote”.
- First Grammy Win (2021): He won Best Global Music Album for “Twice As Tall” at the 63rd Grammy Awards, solidifying his place on the world stage.
- BET Awards Dominance: Burna Boy has won the BET Award for Best International Act multiple times (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023), showcasing his consistent international acclaim.
- Collabs with Global Stars: He has collaborated with international artists like Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Jorja Smith, Sia, Sam Smith, and Pop Smoke.
- Featured on Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift: His song “Ja Ara E” stood out on the global album celebrating African music.
- Historic Madison Square Garden Show (2022): Burna Boy became the first Nigerian artist to headline and sell out MSG in New York City.
- TIME 100 Next List (2019): He was named one of TIME Magazine’s “Next 100 Most Influential People”, highlighting his cultural impact.
- Billboard and UK Chart Success: Songs like “Last Last” and “Ye” charted internationally, with “Last Last” becoming a viral global anthem in 2022.
- Pioneering Afrofusion: Burna Boy is known for coining and popularizing Afrofusion, blending Afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, and R&B into a unique style.
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