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    Burna Boy and Polo G Practice Gratitude In New Track 'Want It All'
    Music
    01 October 2021

    Burna Boy and Polo G Practice Gratitude In New Track 'Want It All'

    An introspective piece, highlighting the journey Burna has been on — and how he made his dreams a reality.

    Burna Boy - OkayAfrica
    Music
    28 June 2021

    Burna Boy Snags 2021 BET Award for Best International Act

    Following the release of his Grammy award-winning album 'Twice As Tall', Burna Boy takes home this year's BET award for Best International Act.

    Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Reach 100 Million Streams on Spotify
    Music
    19 May 2021

    Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Reach 100 Million Streams on Spotify

    The Grammy-award winning 'African Giant' has become the most sought-after artist after three of his albums reportedly reached over 100 million streams each.

    Nigeria Confers Burna Boy With 'Distinguished Service Star' Award After Historic Grammy Win
    News
    29 March 2021

    Nigeria Confers Burna Boy With 'Distinguished Service Star' Award After Historic Grammy Win

    Burna Boy: "I have collected honours everywhere in the world, but it feels different when you get it from home."

    Burna Boy - OkayAfrica
    Sports
    24 March 2021

    Burna Boy's Michael Jordan-Inspired Music Video Celebrates Women

    In Burna Boy's newest music video for '23', the Grammy award-winning artist pays homage to Michael Jordan while celebrating a diverse group of women.

    Burna Boy - OkayAfrica
    Music
    15 March 2021

    Burna Boy and Wizkid Score Big at 2021 Grammys

    Burna Boy's 'Twice As Tall' album snagged a Grammy for 'Best Global Music Album' while Beyoncé's collaboration with Wizkid, Blue Ivy and SAINt JHN won 'Best Music Video' for 'Brown Skin Girl'.

    ​Burna Boy performs at the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy Party on January 23, 2020 in Hollywood, California.
    Music
    02 March 2021

    Burna Boy Set to Perform at the Grammys 2021 Premiere Ceremony

    The Nigerian star is nominated in the Best Global Music category.

    This Is What the Burna Comics Pop-Up In NYC Looked Like
    News
    06 October 2020

    This Is What the Burna Comics Pop-Up In NYC Looked Like

    In photos: Burna Boy & Audiomack transformed Brooklyn's Anyone Comics book store into an all-out Twice As Tall affair.

    'African Giant' - OkayAfrica
    Music
    23 September 2020

    Burna Boy's 'African Giant' Album Certified Silver in the UK

    Over a year after its release, Burna Boy's 'African Giant' album continues to receive the international recognition it deserves.

    Burna Boy pictured above.
    Music
    10 September 2020

    Watch Burna Boy's Interview on Hot 97's 'Ebro In The Morning'

    Burna Boy talks about his latest album 'Twice As Tall', working with Diddy as well as the difference between Afrofusion versus Afrobeat.

    Here Are All the Samples In Burna Boy's 'Twice As Tall'
    Music
    26 August 2020

    Here Are All the Samples In Burna Boy's 'Twice As Tall'

    Sample Chief breaks down all of the samples on Twice As Tall, from Naughty by Nature's "Jamboree" to Sade's "Sweetest Taboo" and many others.

    The cover of Burna Boy's 'Twice As Tall' album, showing him as a giant with one foot on the road.
    Music
    25 August 2020

    Burna Boy’s ‘Twice as Tall’ Has The Biggest Opening Weekend Ever For an Album in Africa on Apple Music

    Burna Boy's new album 'Twice As Tall' has the biggest opening weekend for an album on Apple Music to African audiences.

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