Nigerian Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Wizkid have both won awards at the 2021 Grammys. Burna Boy won the Best Overall Music Album category, while Wizkid won the Best Music Video award for his song with Beyoncé, Brown Skin Girl, from the album Lion King: The Gift. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari took the opportunity to congratulate Burna Boy and Wizkid.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari also congratulated Wizkid for emerging as a co-winner of the Grammy Awards in a different category. He commended the efforts of trailblazers such as King Sunny Ade and Femi Kuti, whose creative efforts have earned them Grammy nominations, paved the way and taken Nigerian music to the world.
Muhammadu Buhari noted that the record-breaking musical achievements are a recognition of Nigerian creative talents and that the awards will open doors for other Nigerian and African talents.
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