President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Afro-fusion star Burna Boy whose entry won the Best Global Music Album category at the 2021 Grammy awards, saying he has made notable contributions in the field of music which the world has come to recognise.
“Congratulations to Burna Boy on being conferred the 2021 Grammy, the world’s most prestigious musical awards. He has made notable contributions in the field of music which have brought glory to Nigerians at home and abroad. We are proud of his path-breaking achievements,” Buhari said in a statement on Monday by his spokesman Garba Shehu.
The president also congratulated Wizkid who emerged as a joint winner of the Grammy awards in a different category.
Buhari acknowledged the efforts of forerunners like King Sunny Ade and Femi Kuti whose creative exertions earned them Grammy nominations, paved the way and brought Nigerian music to global reckoning.
“The President believes that the record breaking musical achievements are a recognition of the Nigerian creative talents and the awards will open doors to other aspiring citizens,” the statement added.
