Nigerian superstar singer Burna Boy scored 2020 GRAMMY nomination on Wednesday — earning a nod for Best World Music category.
Born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu earned the nomination with his album ‘Africa Giant’ marking it his first recognition by the Recording Academy.
Burna Boy face some stiff competition at the 2020 Grammy — Altin Gün (GECE), Bokanté & Metropole Orkest Conducted By Jules Buckley (WHAT HEAT), Nathalie Joachim With Spektral Quartet (FANM D’AYITI) and Angelique Kidjo (CELIA).
The 2020 GRAMMYS will be held on January 26, 2020 and it will be hosted by Alicia Keys. Nominees were led by Lizzo with eight nominations. She is followed by Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X with six nominations.
Burna Boy follows in the footsteps of Seun Kuti, Femi Kuti and King Sunny Ade in getting nominated in that category at the Grammy Awards. Other Nigerian Grammy nominees include, Babatune Olatunji, Wizkid, Timaya and Kah Lo. The only Nigerian to win a Grammy Award remains Sikiru Adepoju.
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