Burna Boy
Burna Boy is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer and songwriter who has gained international acclaim for his unique sound that blends Afrobeat, dancehall, reggae, and pop. He is known for hits like 'Ye' and 'On the Low' and has garnered numerous awards, including a Grammy, establishing himself as one of Africa's leading musical talents.
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Burna Boy has 23.9 million listeners on streaming platforms.
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Jamaica· 2026-03-06
Tems now ties her compatriot Burna Boy and South African group Seether as the African artists with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries.
Nigeria’s Tems makes history as first African female artist with 7 entries on Billboard Hot 100
Ghana· 2026-02-10
Burna Boy was nominated for the African Grammy but did not win.
Tyla beats Burna Boya and Davido to African Grammy
United Kingdom· 2026-02-02
Burna Boy lost in the Best African Music Performance and Best Global Music Album categories.
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Nigeria· 2026-02-02
Burna Boy's Love was nominated but did not win at the 2026 Grammy awards.
Nigeria goes empty-handed as Tyla wins againNigeria· 2026-02-02Burna Boy missed out on a trophy at the 2026 Grammy Awards despite multiple nominations.
Grammy 2026: Davido reveals ‘with you’ nearly cut from albumNigeria· 2026-02-02Burna Boy is nominated for a Grammy in the Best Global Music Album category this year.
Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement AwardGhana· 2026-01-30
Burna Boy has unveiled his latest single, 'For Everybody,' offering a vibrant tribute to Africa’s sports heritage and cultural excellence.
Burna Boy drops “For Everybody,” to celebrate African sports and culture
Tanzania· 2026-01-19
Burna Boy is described as a pop star who seems to be on autopilot and not having much new to say.
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Denmark· 2026-01-18Burna Boy is a contemporary Nigerian artist who credits Adé Bantu's music as an influence on his own career.
Afrobeats-Pate Adé Bantu: Afrikanische Rhythmen treffen Klassik
Switzerland· 2026-01-17
Burna Boy is performing at Avicii arena in Stockholm.
Burna Boy på Avicii arena i Stockholm
Sweden· 2026-01-16Burna Boy clinched Album of the Year, while Shallipopi won Song of the Year and Best African Collaboration alongside Burna Boy.
Tinubu Congratulates Nigerian Artists on AFRIMA WinsNigeria· 2026-01-15
Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer-songwriter mentioned as a celebrity who frequents Marina Palms.
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Canada· 2026-01-13
Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.
Burna Boy, Shallipopi and Rema win as Nigerian stars dominateUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-12
Burna Boy is a singer who collaborated with On for a fashion-led shoe collection.
Game On: the Swiss sports brand using hi-tech and chutzpah to challenge Nike and Adidas | Travel & leisureUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Burna Boy's Denver show sparked a global conversation after he instructed security to remove a woman from the audience.
Stage, screen, social media: Burna Boy’s Denver show shows fans hold the reinsTanzania· 2025-12-06
Burna Boy is one of Africa’s greatest stars.
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Kenya· 2025-11-23
His designs have been worn by stars including Burna Boy.
‘Fashion has the power to create jobs, preserve culture and transform lives’: is Lagos the world’s most exciting fashion week? | FashionUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-13
On is investing in partnerships with trendy artists like Burna Boy to enhance its brand appeal.
On-Schuhe erobern die Welt, trotz Boomer-Image in der SchweizSwitzerland· 2025-11-12
Burna Boy is nominated for his album No Sign of Weakness in the Best Global Music Album category.
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Finland· 2025-11-07
Burna Boy is featured among the nominees for the awards.
Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Doja Cat images among Music Photography Awards nomineesUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-10
Burna Boy is set to perform at The Town festival.
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Brazil· 2025-09-08
Burna Boy performed at The Town event.
'Ninguém se machucou', informa The Town após aglomeração interromper show de Don ToliverBrazil· 2025-09-07Burna Boy's song 'Ye' cements his place as one of the genre's global icons.
Ghana’s Sarkodie, Amaarae make list of Billboard’s Afrobeats top Songs of All Time [Full List]Ghana· 2025-08-22
He has since collaborated with Drake, Burna Boy, and Jorja Smith.
Popcaan to headline Streetz Festival | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-08-22
Burna Boy collaborated with Harmonize on the song Kainama, which became one of the most-streamed Bongo Flava songs globally.
Diamond, Rayvanny, Harmonize: Building Tanzania’s global music empireTanzania· 2025-08-18
Burna Boy is one of the male artists in the so-called 'Big Three' of the Afropop industry.
Nigerian Afropop star says 'women are not respected in the industry'United Kingdom· 2025-08-12
Burna Boy's song Last Last was sampled in Toni Braxton's performance, which delighted the audience.
R&B star Toni Braxton performs through audio issues at Sumfest | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-07-20
Burna Boy has apologised for comments he made distancing himself from Afrobeats.
Burna Boy apologises for saying Afrobeats lacks substanceUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-15
Burna Boy made his Wireless début during Sunday’s show.
Still doesn't feel real – Drake says of Wireless performance with Vybz Kartel | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-07-14
