BEVERLY HILLS, March 15, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday congratulated Nigerian music star, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, whose entry won the “Best Global Music Album” category in the 2021 Grammy awards, saying he had made notable contributions in the field of music that the world had finally recognised.
“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,” the President said in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant On Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
Buhari also congratulated Wizkid, who emerged as a joint winner of the Grammy Awards in a different category.
The President 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.
According to the President, the record-breaking musical achievements acknowledged Nigeria’s creative talents.
The awards, he said, would open doors to other aspiring citizens.
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