- Afrobeats artist Burna Boy hints he influenced the creation of Grammy’s “Best African Music Performance” category.
- In a Los Angeles Times interview, he expresses responsibility for the new category’s introduction.
- Burna Boy questions if the category will hold the same prestige as others or if it’s a consolation prize.
In a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times, internationally acclaimed Afrobeats artist Burna Boy hinted at his perceived role in the establishment of the Recording Academy’s fresh category, “Best African Music Performance” at the Grammy Awards.
The Nigerian singer, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, expressed a sense of responsibility for the inception of this new category, which was introduced to the Grammy Awards lineup.
Burna Boy’s rise to global prominence has been meteoric, and his contributions to the contemporary music scene have significantly elevated the Afrobeats genre onto the international stage.
In the interview, he modestly implied that his achievements might have influenced the Academy’s decision to recognize African music in a distinct category.
“I do feel somewhat responsible for the new ‘Best African Music Performance’ category, which is nice,” Burna Boy stated.
While expressing his appreciation for the acknowledgment of African music, he also raised valid questions regarding the stature and prestige associated with this new award.
He pondered whether the category might be perceived as a mere consolation prize, devoid of the same level of honor as the existing categories.
In his words;
“I do feel somewhat responsible for the new ‘Best African Music Performance’ category, which is nice. At the same time, what is it really? Is it a consolation category? Will it hold as much prestige? I’m waiting to see.”
In other news, Multiple award-winning Nigerian musician Burna Boy has taken delivery of the wristwatch and gold medal specially crafted for him by world acclaimed award body, Grammy.
The ‘Dangote’ crooner flaunted the luxury wristwatch on his official Instagram page via a short video clip. The wristwatch has Grammy logo printed on it and from instant look, WithinNigeria can tell the timepiece is stylish.