Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has achieved an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first African artist to receive Grammy nominations for six consecutive years.
Since 2018, Burna Boy, known for his influential album African Giant, has consistently secured Grammy nominations—a remarkable achievement in the history of African music. Throughout these years, he has accumulated a total of 11 Grammy nominations and claimed one Grammy win.
This year, his chart-topping single Higher is nominated in the newly created Best African Music Performance category at the Grammy Awards, further underscoring his global influence. His journey of Grammy nominations includes the following:
2018: Outside for Best World Music Album
2019: African Giant for Best World Music Album
2020: Twice as Tall for Best Global Music Album (which won)
2021: Do Yourself (with Angelique Kidjo) for Best Global Music Performance
2022: Love, Damini for Best Global Music Album
2023: Last Last for Best Global Music Performance and Love, Damini for Best Global Music Album
Burna Boy’s sustained recognition by the Grammy Awards reflects his significant role in elevating African music on the global stage, bringing the continent’s sound to a broader, worldwide audience. His accomplishments continue to inspire countless African artists and underline his status as a trailblazer in the international music scene.
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