In a remarkable feat, the internationally acclaimed artist Burna Boy has once again etched his name in history, securing the title of the most streamed African artist worldwide on Apple Music for the year 2023. Adding to his accolades, Burna Boy has also been crowned the most streamed artist in Sub-Saharan Africa on YouTube, accumulating an impressive 2.5+ billion streams. This monumental achievement reflects the global impact of the Nigerian superstar’s music.
To commemorate these milestones, Burna Boy has released the official music video for his hit song “Giza,” featuring Seyi Vibez. The track is part of his critically acclaimed seventh studio album, I Told Them…, and the visually stunning video is directed by TG OMORI. Fans can enjoy the visual spectacle here.
As a special holiday treat for his fans, Burna Boy has made available an exclusive vinyl bundle featuring his last three award-winning albums: I Told Them…, Love, Damini, and Twice As Tall.
The artist’s reign in the music industry continues as he receives his fifth consecutive GRAMMY spotlight with an impressive four nominations for the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Burna Boy is nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance for the chart-topping “Sittin’ on Top of the World” featuring 21 Savage, Best Global Music Album for I Told Them…, Best Global Music Performance for “Alone” featured on the “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” soundtrack, and the newly created Best African Music Performance for “City Boys.” Burna Boy stands as the most nominated African artist for this year’s GRAMMY Awards.
Currently on his I Told Them…Tour, Burna Boy has transformed the live music experience with an entirely new production and set designs. The tour features performances of fan favorites from his latest #1 album, including “City Boys,” “Big 7,” “Talibans II,” and “Sittin’ On Top of the World,” along with hits like “Ye” and “Last Last.” For a taste of the electrifying performances, check out the recap of the kickoff at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. The tour will make stops in major cities such as Houston, Washington D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Berlin, Toronto, Montreal, and more.
Burna Boy’s influence and impact are evident through his nominations this year. Celebrating recent nominations for Top Afrobeats Artist at the 2023 Billboard Awards and four nominations at The Soul Train Awards, including Best R&B/Soul Male Artist and Album of the Year for I Told Them…, Burna Boy continues to showcase his versatility. Earlier this year, he earned seven nominations at the BET Hip Hop Awards and secured wins at the BET Awards, MTV EMAS, and the 2023 Headies Awards, where he led with an impressive 10 nominations.
Burna Boy’s unparalleled success in the music industry underscores his position as a global musical phenomenon, and with each new achievement, he continues to solidify his status as a trailblazer in the world of music.
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