Grammy-winning artist, Burna Boy has declared self the second-greatest African musician in history, naming only Fela Kuti as superior.
The assertion came during a casual livestream with Australian influencer Playboymax.
โHe [Fala Kuti] is the king. He is the only one [African artist] who is greater than me. He is the only one,โ Burna Boy boasted.
The remark drew reactions across social media platforms.
While some praised the singerโs self-assurance, others labeled it an overreach that disregards decades of African musical legacy.
His 2020 album โTwice as Tallโ won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album, a first for a Nigerian artist in that category.
He has headlined Madison Square Garden, sold out Londonโs O2 Arena, and amassed over four billion streams worldwide.
Hits like โYe,โ โOn the Low,โ and โLast Lastโ have become global anthems, cementing his role in Afrobeatโs modern resurgence.
The assertion came during a casual livestream with Australian influencer Playboymax.
โHe [Fala Kuti] is the king. He is the only one [African artist] who is greater than me. He is the only one,โ Burna Boy boasted.
The remark drew reactions across social media platforms.
While some praised the singerโs self-assurance, others labeled it an overreach that disregards decades of African musical legacy.
His 2020 album โTwice as Tallโ won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album, a first for a Nigerian artist in that category.
He has headlined Madison Square Garden, sold out Londonโs O2 Arena, and amassed over four billion streams worldwide.
Hits like โYe,โ โOn the Low,โ and โLast Lastโ have become global anthems, cementing his role in Afrobeatโs modern resurgence.
