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I Love Afrobeats, Burna Boy – Shakira Reveals

Shakira, the world-famous Colombian singer, has expressed her love for Afrobeats and Burna Boy, as well as rising South African star, Tyla.

Speaking in a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ crooner disclosed that she is a huge fan of African music.

Shakira described her music taste as eclectic, honest and real.

She said, “If I could explain my taste in music in three words, I would say eclectic, honest and real.

“I love anything Afrobeats. I like Tyla, I like Burna Boy, anything Afrobeats. But I love Burna so much.”

Shakira sampled an African song ‘Zangaléwa’, by Cameroonian band Golden Sounds, for her 2010 South Africa World Cup official song, ‘Waka, Waka (This Time For Africa).’

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Burna Boy Has Lots to Say But Not Skillful Lyrically – Rapper Vector

Nigerian Rapper, Vector Tha Viper has stated that Grammy winner, Burna Boy is not “skillful lyrically.”
This is as he claimed the singer has alot to say, but not doing it well.
Appearing on a recent episode of the Afrobeats Podcast, Vector explained that for a presentation to be interesting, one have to be skillful lyrically.
“Burna Boy has a lot to say so let him say it. But if you have a lot to say, for you to be interesting, you have to be skillful lyrically,” he said.
He, however, urged Burna Boy not to be afraid of speaking his mind, adding that as an artiste he has the right to express himself lyrically.
Recalls that Burna Boy sparked controversy in last year after accusing Nigerians of appreciating him enough despite making the country proud “every chance” he gets, on “Thanks”, a J.Cole feature from his seventh studio album, “I Told Them.”
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Burna Boy Has Done More For Nigeria Than Our Ambassadors – Alibaba

Comedian Alibaba has lavished Afrobeat artist Burna Boy with praise.
He stated that the singer is one of the greatest ambassadors of the country.

In an interview with Channels Television, Alibaba expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s economic planning management of the entertainment business.

He referenced a projection by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group that specifically excluded the creative industry, emphasizing its importance to the country’s economic and cultural identity.
“Two years ago, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group looked into a forecast of the Nigerian economy in the next five years, and the entertainment and creative industry was not considered,” Alibaba said.
A booklet of about 200 pages was done and the creative industry was not considered. The value of the creative industry in Nigeria is beyond the country.
Alibaba emphasized Burna Boy’s value, claiming that the artist had done more to promote Nigeria on a global scale than any ambassador sent to international postings.
He complimented Nigerian musicians for their critical role in defining and disseminating the country’s cultural identity worldwide.
“Burna Boy has done a lot more for Nigerian national awareness than any ambassador that has been posted to America, the UK, or any other place. So Nigerian artistes are creating national awareness and making other countries know about us than any ambassador would have done,” he added.
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Lojay Names His Top 4 African Artists

Popular Nigerian singer/songwriter, Lojay has listed his top 4 African artists.

In a recent interview with Capital Xtra, the ‘Monalisa’ crooner and his co-interviewee were asked about their favorite artists and producers across Africa.

The co-interviewee named Sarz, Don Jazzy, Maphorisa, and Pheelz as his top music producers. When Lojay was asked to name his top four African artists, he chose Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Olamide.

See reactions to his list below;

Ayomide stated: “hahah Lojay is so ungrateful”

miraclejoe said: “He Sharpp ❤️❤️any other ones are new cats 😂😭”

genius noted: “Nah why Sarkodie cry out the other time”

Dinho wrote: “Sarz go sabi guide well well”

diamonddemola stated; “This is a disrespect to shizzi”

EmiNiyen said: “To prevent getting dragged, u either ignore the question and mention the 4 OGs but we all know who he stans”

Ja’aime Olawale said: “This one no one offend any fan base. Omo ogbon”

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Burna Boy Should Have Had 8 Kids – American Radio Host, Charlamagne Says

Charlamagne tha God, the controversial American radio host, has said he believes that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy should have been a father by now.

The radio host stated this on the Breakfast Club show while reacting to Burna Boy’s recent statement that he is not ready to have kids yet because he can’t give them the attention they deserve.

“What type of Nigerian is Burna Boy? He is 32 years old; he is supposed to have 8 kids by now. A 32-year-old Nigerian man is supposed to have 8 kids at that age, especially with the money Burna Boy has,” Charlamagne Tha God said.

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I’m Wizkid, Burna Boy, And Davido’s Godfather – Oritsefemi Says

Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele, the famous Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Oritsefemi, has claimed that he is his colleagues, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido’s godfather.

He said he had already made money from music before they came into limelight.

According to him, he encouraged the trio to do music.

Speaking in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, Oritsefemi said, “I had already made money [from the music industry] when some people were sleeping [yet to come into limelight].

“Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, so many of them [young artists], I encouraged them. I’m like their godfather.

“Even some female celebrities who are now trolling me on social media, I accommodated them in my mansion in Lekki back in the days. Even Burna Boy, I once accommodated him.”

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I’m Godfather Of Nigerian Music Industry – Burna Boy Declares

Once again, Grammy-winning singer Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, has ignited a discussion about who holds the title of the biggest artist in Nigeria. His assertion came with the remix of the popular South African track ‘Tshwala Bam’ by TitoM and Yuppe.

The ‘African Giant’ crooner boldly declared in the opening verse of the remix, which was released last week, that he is the godfather of the Nigerian music industry.

“As long as Naija la wa…Them they call me the Godfather,” he sings.

Burna Boy has been very vocal about being the leader of the Nigerian music industry.

He sparked controversy years back after declaring himself the “blueprint” of the Nigerian music industry following his Grammy win.

His colleague Davido has also laid claim to Afrobeats’ leadership in the past.

On a track titled ‘Godfather’ in his fourth studio album, ‘Timeless’, Davido asserted himself as the godfather of the Nigerian music industry.

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2Face, Timaya, D’banj Are The Only OGs I Respect – Burna Boy Declares

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, the world-famous, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, who is also known as Burna Boy has said 2Baba, Timaya, D’banj, Larry Gaaga, and Wande Coal are the only veterans he respects in the Nigerian music industry.

According to the self-acclaimed ‘African Giant,’ they are the only legends who have impacted his life and career.

Burna Boy stated this while reacting to veteran producer ID Cabasa’s recent call on Nigerian singers, urging them to respect legends.

During a recent Instagram live session with fans, he said: “The only OGs who have impacted my life; number one, Timaya, because he is the one who showed me that achieving stardom was possible. I’m going to respect him for the rest of my life.

“D’banj also supported me back then. He paid for ‘Wan Da Mo’ video. These are two people I don’t joke with. It’s not like n*ggas don’t have respect, no, n*ggas have just been through a lot and we only remember the people we saw in the dark times. People like Larry Gaaga. He stood by me back then. So these are people I will respect for the rest of my life.

“When you’re talking about OGs, as far as I’m concerned, those names are the only ones in addition to 2Face based on musicality and the fact that he did a feature with me when he didn’t have to back in the days. These are OGs to me. Any other person isn’t an OG to me. ID Cabasa, you can meet Olamide and you can be an OG to him [laughs]. We’ve all been through stuff differently and we all see life differently.

“I can’t forget Wande Coal, too. At a point in time, we were so close.”

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Davido’s Manager, Asika Speaks On why Davido is Yet to Collaborate With Wizkid, Burna Boy on a Song

Asa Asika, the manager of singer Davido has revealed that the singer has collaborated with Burna Boy and Wizkid in the past.
He was answering a question on why there have been no new collabos with Davido and the other top singer.
During his recent appearance on the Ventes Rap show, the interviewer asked:
How come we don’t see Davido featuring Burna Boy or Wizkid?” 
In his words:
“There have been collaborations, Burna Boy and Wizkid have a song, Davido and Kizz Daniel have a song, Davido and Olamide have a song, Asake is on David’s album, so the big artistes in Nigeria work, they might not collaborate as often but they do. Collaboration is one of the major things that have pushed Afrobeats to where it is.” 
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Burna Boy Introduced Live Band Into Afrobeats – Ruger Claims

Popular Nigerian singer, Ruger has claimed that Burna Boy, his Grammy-winning colleague, introduced the live band into Afrobeats performance.

According to him, before Burna Boy started using live band, most Afrobeats artistes perform with DJ sets on stage.

He argued that Burna Boy made live performance “enjoyable.”

Speaking in a recent chat with Billboard alongside BNXN, Ruger said: “Before Burna Boy started this live band thing most Afrobeats Act would just go on stage with their DJs and bounce, Burna boy makes live performance enjoyable.

“I don’t care if they give Burna Boy his flowers or not, but we the youngins from Nigeria know what he has done.”