Burna Boy receives further recognition

Burna Boy has been named in TIME100, the annual TIME Magazine list recognising the most influential people in the world.

The Nigerian superstar has played a pivotal role in elevating Afrobeats to its globally celebrated status.

More importantly, he has done so while staying close to both his Nigerian and artistic roots.

This was made clear when, in 2022, he received the award of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic from the former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.

The path paver

Burna Boy has a track record of being a groundbreaking artist.

His unique sound, which combines vibrant musicality with sharp lyricism, has brought him to the top of the music world.

In 2021, he became the first solo Nigerian artist to win a Grammy when his album Twice As Tall was awarded for Best Global Music Album.

In 2023, he became the first African artist to sell out a stadium in the United States.

This year, he became the first Afrobeats artist to sing at the Grammys.

No signs of stopping

Burna Boy’s inclusion on the TIME100 is the culmination of everything that he has achieved in his impressive career.

He is undoubtedly a huge source of inspiration for young people in Nigeria, and Africa as a whole.