Nigerian Entertainment News: Burna Boy to Host YouTube Music Nights for African Giant’s 5th Anniversary
YouTube Music Nights will organize an exclusive live event featuring Burna Boy to mark the fifth anniversary of his highly acclaimed album, ‘African Giant’
Set for July 26, 2024, this special event will be livestreamed on Burna Boy’s YouTube channel, providing global fans with the opportunity to join in.
The intimate performance will showcase popular tracks such as ‘On The Low,’ ‘Gbona,’ and ‘Killing Dem,’ which catapulted Burna Boy to international fame.
Burna Boy shared his enthusiasm for the occasion, stating, “Commemorating the 5th anniversary of ‘African Giant’ with a unique performance in London, supported by YouTube Music, has been an extraordinary experience. This album is very dear to me as it signifies a turning point in my career and a bold declaration of African pride.”
Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music at YouTube in Africa, commented, “We are delighted to feature Burna Boy on YouTube Music Nights, celebrating the 5th anniversary of his revolutionary album, African Giant.”
The livestream promises to be a spectacular evening of music, celebrating the influence and legacy of ‘African Giant.’
With 5 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, Burna Boy will offer an exhilarating celebration to connect fans more closely with his music and artistry.
In related news, Nigerian musician Innocent Ujah Idibia, known as 2Baba, has acclaimed Burna Boy as one of the top five musicians in the world today.
2Baba, reacting to a video of Burna Boy performing his hit song ‘Last Last’ at a European festival, expressed his inspiration.
He said, “Burna [Boy] is among the Top 5 music artists in the world right now. I say this from an inspirational standpoint, it was all a dream.”
Reports indicate that Burna Boy recently became the first African artist to sell out the London Stadium twice last month.
At his sold-out show at Koko Camden in London, he was also awarded a Brit plaque for being the first African singer to achieve 2 billion streams in the UK.
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