- The Canadian Senate has officially acknowledged Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Burna Boy for his remarkable achievements and impact in the country.
- Burna Boy performed twice at The Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, selling out the 35,000-seat arena on both occasions.
- Marcel Lebleu, Director General of the West and Central Africa Bureau, emphasized Burna Boy’s significant cultural impact in Canada.
The Canadian Senate has commended Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Burna Boy for his outstanding achievements and significant impact in the country.
The Senate’s recognition comes following Burna Boy’s sensational performances at The Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, where he drew massive crowds and sold out the venue on two separate occasions.
Marcel Lebleu, Director General of the West and Central Africa Bureau, pointed out Burna Boy’s remarkable success during his visits to Montreal, emphasizing the artist’s ability to captivate audiences and fill the 35,000-seat arena.
Marcel Lebleu also pointed out a critical issue regarding the lack of adequate consideration given to the cultural and Nollywood industries in Canada.
The announcement of Burna Boy’s commendation by the Canadian Senate sparked a wave of praise and admiration from netizens across various social media platform
Netizens Reactions…
_iba_rian_ said: “Only one ODG! Highest Carpo for every reasons💯📌❤️”
big7records said: “Burna Boy is the biggest African artist ever seen in the history of African music, no one has gotten to this kind of height 🙌❤️🔥”
descentoscar5 said: “Oluwaburna Is The Blueprint, He Leads, Other Follow👏”
phe_tha_pillar said: “Dem no deh hear word. Na the problem be that. Odogwu don tell una say nothing like Big 3. Him dey him own space”
ubigho_omena said: “Brymo won’t like this 😂😂😂😂😂 Odogwu get recognition all over the world 👏”
udochukwu_h said: “He’s the biggest artist in Africa currently and one of the biggest in the world now but bitterness will never allow people to accept this”
See below;
“… he was in Montreal three weeks ago, sold out The Bell Centre twice.” — THE CANADIAN SENATE DISCUSSING ABOUT BURNA BOY❗️ pic.twitter.com/N5hezrW3M0
— benny. (@benny7gg) April 18, 2024
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