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Burna Boy 'African Giant' money cover art by Sajjad.

The 20 Essential Burna Boy Songs

We comb through the Nigerian star's hit-filled discography to select 20 essential songs from the African Giant.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2012 with his chart-topping single, "Like to Party," and the subsequent release of his debut album, L.I.F.E - Leaving an Impact for eternity, Burna Boy has continued to prove time and again that he is a force to be reckoned with.

The African Giant has, over the years, built a remarkable musical identity around the ardent blend of dancehall, hip-hop, reggae, R&B, and afropop to create a game-changing genre he calls afro-fusion. The result has been top tier singles, phenomenal collaborations, and global stardom—with several accolades under his belt which include a Grammy nomination and African Giant earning a spot on many publications' best albums of 2019.

We thought to delve into his hit-filled discography to bring you The 20 Essential Burna Boy Songs.

This list is in no particular order.

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Interview
Tems. Photo: Danielle Mbonu. Courtesy of the artist.

Interview: Tems Is On a Mission to Take Over

We sit down with the rising Nigerian artist to talk about her process, influences and the massive success of "Try Me."

With singles "Looku Looku," "Mr. Rebel," and the viral hit "Try Me," singer-songwriter & producer Tems has cemented her place as one to watch in 2020.

Tems wants to take on the world. The de facto leader of the Rebel Gang, as her fans call themselves, is determined to remain true to herself by consistently keeping things light while pursuing her undying love for music. "I'm literally just trying to chill. You see me here drinking tea. This is like my second water," she mentions.

We had a chat below with Tems about her journey thus far, her future endeavors and more. Read ahead for the interview.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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