President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated award-winning Afro-fusion artiste, Burna Boy, whose ‘Twice As Tall’ album won the ‘Best Global Music Album’ category at the just concluded 2021 Grammy Awards.
The President, in a statement signed by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, described the win as a recognition of Burna’s notable contributions in the field of music.
“Congratulations to Burna Boy on being conferred the 2021 Grammy, the world’s most prestigious musical award. 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 statement quoted the President as saying.
According to the statement, President Buhari also congratulated music superstar Wizkid who emerged as a joint winner of the Grammy plaque in another category.
He 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.
The President believes that the record breaking musical achievements are a recognition of the Nigerian creative talents and the awards will open doors to other aspiring citizens.