‘‘Out here it’s Stonebwoy, that boy be going crazy, Kwesi Arthur, that’s my boy, he’s hard, and then in Nigeria of course, Burna Boy, I like Asake, I like them boys and Ayra Starr too, we are trying to connect, we are going to do a lot of stuff in 2023, we will connect and embrace the gap between home and then where we are in the states,’’ he said
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Afrochella 2022 will also highlight some vendors including 15 fashion, beauty, and art merchants, and food vendors with cuisines from across the continent.
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For music lovers, a remix of ‘Second Sermon’ will not be a surprise since Burna Boy, on numerous occasions, has been seen publicly acknowledging the work of the Konongo-born rapper.
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The award which took place on the 27th of June 2021 had other top international acts in the category including Aya Nakamura (France), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Emicida (Brazil), Headie One (UK), Wizkid (Nigeria), Young T & Bugsey (UK), Youssoupha (France)
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Burna Boy won Best Global Music Album formerly known as Best World Music Album for ‘Twice As Tall‘ at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards. He beat Antibalas by Fu Chronicles, Agora by Bebel Gilberto, and others to bag home the plaque.
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In 2017, Shatta Wale and Burna Boy released a street anthem dubbed ‘Hosanna‘ which gained solid grounds in the countries they both represent. In this same year, Burna Boy had an encounter with the police in 2017 following the scandal where he was accused of sending robbers to the singer, Mr 2Kay in Eko Hotels and Suites on Victoria Island. This was the incident Shatta Wale posted on his Instagram status pertaining to the 2017 Eko Hotel police case.
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The track, which was released in August, somberly highlights the systemic racism and colonial oppression that impact the Black community. Following the end of the poignant act, the background performers, who wore shirts that read “Stop Police Brutality,” joined Burna Boy in raising their fists in solidarity. “This is for Tiamiyu Kazeem. This is for Kolade Johnson,” the artist said, referring to innocent Nigerians who were killed at the hands of police brutality. “This is for everyone that has lost their lives at the hands of SARS and all kinds of police brutality. End police brutality now and end profiling.”
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Stonebwoy was praised for his contributions and accomplishment to the Reggae/Dancehall genre. Also in the nomination for that category was Nigerian artistes Patoranking and Grammy-nominated act Burna Boy.
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The Tamale-based musician was nominated in the tough ‘Best Afrobeat Entertainer’ category alongside Afro B, Burna Boy, Davido, Diamond Platinum and Innoss B.
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The International Reggae and World Music Awards is an award scheme that acknowledges and honours the accomplishments and contributions of reggae and world music artists.
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