Diamond Platnumz cause buzz as he mimicks Burna Boy, Asake

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Nigerians have reacted to a viral video of Tanzanian musician, Diamond Platnumz mimicking Burna Boy and Asake in his new song’s video. The Tanzanian musician is quite fond of sampling Nigerian music and has been called out numerous times by Nigerians. However, he has refused to stop taking from the Nigerian culture, choosing to use it to promote his songs but in his own tribal language. “Arrest him with immediate effect” — Nigerians react to Diamond Platinumz copying style of Burna Boy and Asake“Arrest him with immediate effect” — Nigerians react to Diamond Platinumz copying style of Burna Boy and AsakeTanzanian musician, Diamond Platnumz mimicking style of Burna Boy and Asake. In this trending video, he can be seen dressing like both Asake and Burna Boy while singing in his native tongue and at some point, he’s heard saying, “Omalicha”, which is Igbo. Many Nigerians have called for Diamond Platnumz to be sued and arrested with immediate effect. See some reactions below: @EmmexMr wrote: “Arrest him with immediate effect 😂” @bugosnr said: “Sampled Burna with the Timbs
Sampled Seyi Vibez with the Background, dancers in white scarf. Sampled Asake with the music style. GOATed sampling 🔥” @swagzee_1 asked: “But why the guy dey behave like upcoming??🤦🏾‍♂️” @dahnnysparrow said: “He has been getting away with it for a long time” @izunikky added: “I love this guy so much, I knew he can’t compete with Nigeria artist so he jst wait for the hottest ones and copy them and next thing boom 💥 the whole east Africa is dancing to his tune” Watch video here… Man sampled Burna, Asake & Seyi vibes in one song, Arrest Diamond platinumz now ‼️💀 pic.twitter.com/f7dcDO7mTy — STARBOY GUCCI🖤🦉🖤 (@GucciStarboi) November 16, 2023

Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane expresses admiration for Burna Boy’s music

Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane expresses admiration for Burna Boy’s music

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich revealed his admiration for Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, saying he is a huge fan. In a recent interview with ESPN UK, the England captain revealed these juicy details while fending off questioning. In a viral video, Kane revealed that the song that has been playing nonstop on his playlist is Burna Boy’s hit song “Big 7,” after being asked a question that caught him off guard about what song has been playing on repeat. He nodded to Burna Boy, showing that he actually liked him. His words; “You know, ‘Big 7’ from Burna Boy? Yeah, I do like Burna Boy, to be fair. It just popped into my head there. Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane expresses admiration for Burna Boy’s musicBayern Munich striker Harry Kane expresses admiration for Burna Boy’s musicBurna Boy, Nigerian artist. Photo sourceL Google The former Tottenham striker opened up about his fantasies about seeing live music performed live, revealing a deep desire to experience Burna Boy’s energy or British rapper Dave’s poetic skill under the spotlight. Regarding the performer he wishes to witness in person, the former Tottenham forward stated, “Maybe someone like Burna Boy or Dave, you know.”

Burna Boy congratulates fellow African Grammy nominees

"Congratulations to African artists who were nominated alongside me" – Burna Boy breaks silence following Grammy nominations

Afrobeat sensation, Burna Boy has finally spoken up after he bagged 4 nominations for the 2024 Grammy awards. Recall that on Friday, Burna Boy had received four Grammy Award nominations for 2024.

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He was nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance (for “Sittin’ On Top Of The World”), Best Global Music Performance (for “Alone”), Best Global Music Album (for “I Told Them”), and Best African Music Performance (for “City Boys”). He is the most nominated Nigerian artist in the 66th Grammy Awards nominations list with his four nominations. Burna Boy took to the microblogging platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, to convey his sincere appreciation to the Grammy Academy for the amazing honour.

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He extended a heartfelt thank you to all of his fellow nominees, including Davido, Olamide, Ayra Starr, Asake, and others. The real victory, in his opinion, is when he gets to share these moments with people on stage and in his songs. The African Giant wrote: “Once more, my deepest gratitude to the Grammy Academy for this incredible honor. A HUGE congrats to the talented African artists who were nominated alongside me. The true win lies in sharing these moments with you all at my shows and expressing it through my music”. SEE POST:  Once more, my deepest gratitude to the Grammy academy for this incredible honor. A HUGE congrats to the talented African artists who were nominated alongside me. The true win lies in sharing these moments with you all at my shows and expressing it through my music. 🙏🎶… — Burna Boy (@burnaboy) November 12, 2023

Why Burna Boy is the ‘biggest African artist’

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Why Burna Boy is the 'biggest African artist' - Grammy organisersWhy Burna Boy is the 'biggest African artist' - Grammy organisers The Grammy Awards organisers imply that the Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, is a standout figure in the Afrobeats genre and among African artists. This commendation was part of a statement published on their website recently, specifically congratulating Burna Boy and other nominees for the inaugural category of Best African Music Performance at the 2024 Grammys.

Why Burna Boy is the 'biggest African artist' - Grammy organisers

The Grammys highlighted Burna Boy’s significance, stating his prominent collaborations with global stars like Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber. They also noted his achievement of securing his first UK No. 1 album this year with “I Told Them…”, an album featuring a classic hip-hop influence and guest appearances from 21 Savage, J. Cole, RZA, and GZA. The Academy said, “There’s not a bigger star in Afrobeats, or even the whole of Africa itself, than Burna Boy. He nabbed two consecutive Best Global Album GRAMMY nods for his albums Twice as Tall and African Giant, and he’s also collaborated with global stars such as Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber.”

Presidency reacts to Burna Boy, Davido’s Grammy nominations

Presidency reacts to Burna Boy, Davido's Grammy nominations

The Presidency has extended warm congratulations to several renowned musicians who secured nominations for the upcoming 66th annual Grammy Awards. Notable among them are the Afrobeat giants Burna Boy and Davido, along with rising stars Asake, Olamide, and Ayra Starr. The Grammy spotlight shines brightly on Burna Boy, who secured total of four nominations.

Presidency reacts to Burna Boy, Davido's Grammy nominations

Davido joins the ranks of Grammy-nominated artists with an outstanding three nominations, marking a significant milestone in his career. Asake, the Afrobeats singer, received a well-deserved nomination. Additionally, the acclaimed rapper Olamide and the talented songstress Ayra Starr each earned a nomination. In response to this achievement, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, conveyed heartfelt congratulations to the accomplished Nigerian artistes. Taking to Twitter, Onanuga expressed his delight. He wrote; “Congratulations to Nigerian singers Davido, Burna Boy, Asake/Olamide, Ayra Starr for their nominations in the 66th Grammy Awards scheduled for Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.” See below;

Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, Ayra Starr, among Grammy nominees

Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, Ayra Starr, and others nominated for Grammys

Nigerian singers and songwriters Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, and Ayra Starr have received Grammy nominations. According to reports, specific songs by these artists qualified for the nominations after being submitted to the event organizers.

Davido, Burna Boy, Olamide, Ayra Starr, and others nominated for Grammys

Nigerian singer, Davido. The following songs are now confirmed nominees for the Grammy Awards: – “Amapiano” by ASAKE & Olamide – “City Boys” by Burna Boy – “UNAVAILABLE” by Davido Featuring Musa Keys – “Rush” by Ayra Starr – “Water” by Tyla Report also shows that Davido, Burna Boy, and a few others are nominated in more than two to three categories. Additionally, these nominations signal the introduction of three new categories: – Best Pop Dance Recording. – Best African Music Performance. – Best Alternative Jazz Album. The Grammy Awards are scheduled for February 4, 2024, at the Arena in Los Angeles. In excitement over the news, fans have taken to the comments section to send their congratulations to the nominated singers. @elvisodese51: “Whoever eventually win nam is fine, at least e sure say Grammy dey come house.” @seunfunmi002: “Boya David will win Grammy today, if he doesn’t wo we move he is still the best.” @001Oxygen: “All this Nigerian artists but they’ll Go and give it to Tyla.” @originalucdivin: “Finally Davido is nominated for Grammy.” @chinedunwo47214: “I think Asake should win this, he has been good.” @_Faithforyou: “Money can only buy nominations not the award.” @DukeSapele: “@davido has a big chance to win this category. I pray he does.” @heis_jeffrey: “If Davido no win one of en nomination make tipper shade my waist.” @kontrolbouy: “We all know what that amapiano song did to us now…why una dey do like this.” SEE POST:

Burna Boy’s sister, Nissi buys Porsche Taycan worth over $100,000

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Nissi, sister to Afrobeats musician, Burna Boy has splashed millions of Dollars to purchase 2024 Porsche Taycan worth over $100,000. Nissi is a musician and also doubles as an automobile designer for big car brands like Ranger Rover. Burna Boy’s sister, Nissi makes big girl purchase, gets 2024 Porsche Taycan worth over $100,000Burna Boy’s sister, Nissi makes big girl purchase, gets 2024 Porsche Taycan worth over $100,000Burna Boy’s sister, Jehovah-Nissi Ogulu. The 29 year old is the younger sister of Burna Boy. She is multi-talented, a song-writer, recording artist and also the owner of an animation studio. Many Netizens have taken to the comments to congratulate her for her purchase of the 2024 Porsche Taycan. See some reactions below: @skeng7g wrote: “the ogulus 🤝🏽 big bag movements” @thephotographin said: “Going through the comments and laughing at peeps thinking she only does music 😅…Person wey follow for people wey design range rover. Has a long list of art works. Let her spend her money o😅” @Urban_nurse01 asked: “Same 100k dolls Tiwa used in procuring a diamond wrist watch? This life no balance Ajeh😂” @tomi7G said: “And owe owe one never settle him debt. This life no balance” @blaiirre said: “Back to this post cus im so proud of her like she’s my family member…A woman of value.. Self respect and total self awareness… No tweaking or jumping on dirty challenges online.. No wearing super revealing clothes claiming boss bitch. I want this for me dear God” Watch video here… Nissi has purchased the 2024 Porsche Taycan, it costs over $100,000. 💰 pic.twitter.com/nZom5EKym9 — benny. (@benny7gg) November 9, 2023

Singer Burna Boy asks tabloids amount to pay to forget about him

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“How much I go give una make una forget about me” — Burna Boy questions tabloids“How much I go give una make una forget about me” — Burna Boy questions tabloids Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has questioned many social media tabloids, asking how much he should give to them so they can forget about him totally. The musician, has been in the news lately, especially owing to his beef with fellow colleague, Brymo. It seems like the musician has had enough of seeing his name on tabloids and has decided to speak out. “How much I go give una make una forget about me” — Burna Boy questions Instablog, others“How much I go give una make una forget about me” — Burna Boy questions Instablog, othersAfrobeats Superstar, Burna Boy.
Photo credit: burnaboygram / Instagram. Burna Boy took to his Twitter account to say; “How far. all these instablog, PulseNg e.t.c abeg make all of una do meeting then decide how much I go give all of una make una forget my name totally. I know say I never pay any of una before so I say make I just run am finally. I greet you bros!!” See the post below: “How much I go give una make una forget about me” — Burna Boy questions Instablog, others“How much I go give una make una forget about me” — Burna Boy questions Instablog, others See reactions to his post… @imasterjossy wrote: Na because of you we still get music conversation for this country if not our industry for be like Ghana own 😂 How them wan take get engagement 😂😂😂 @_spirit_coder said: Burna don finally collect login😂😂😂😂 @joseph_fashsaid: You call yourself Odugwu and you want make them forget your name…how them won take chop?😂 @_oluwaseun9 said: Bloggers dey give you free promo you dey complain. is that the modafukin thanks they get? @_VALKING said: My own money is 20m, and I’ll even delete all my tweets

Fans react as Burna Boy flies Vera Sidika to Lagos for a fun time

Burna Boy allegedly flies Vera Sidika to Lagos for a fun time, fans react

Afrobeat star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has stirred reactions as he allegedly flies Kenyan socialite, Vera Sidika to Lagos. The pair was initially linked in 2020 when they happened to post photos of themselves at a shooting range and in karting gear in the same vicinity, which many speculated was Los Angeles, USA.

Burna Boy

Vera, however, dispelled the rumours by pointing out that Burna Boy was in a relationship. Online rumours claim that the singer flew the socialite from Kenya to Lagos so they could spend some time together. The duo appeared to be entering his Lagos mansion in pictures and videos that were going viral on the internet. In a video, the singer, who was wearing red basketball shorts, is seen escorting the 34-year-old inside the mansion.

Vera Sidika

Vera posted photos of herself while in Burna Boy’s Lamborghini, which fueled more rumours of a possible romance. The viral photos have sparked se reactions, with many praising the Grammy winner for his love for ladies with massive derrieres. See reactions below: Medium Photography wrote: “This is the real reason he turned down the Dubai gig of $5 million. Yansh.” Official Crßzy Aquarian reacted: “Odogwu will reach everyone. I remember last year Nengi was lapping him.” Ogonnaa said: “Odogwu and big yansh.” SEE POST:

Brymo claps back at Burna Boy, calls him a foolish boy

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“Foolish boy with talentless lyrics” — Brymo fires back at Burna Boy“Foolish boy with talentless lyrics” — Brymo fires back at Burna Boy Musician, Brymo has fired back at Burna Boy on Twitter, calling him a foolish boy with talentless lyrics. Today, a trending video was shared on social media where Burna Boy implored people to hustle so they don’t end up like Brymo.

Brymo Burna Boy

Brymo. Brymo’s attention was drawn to the video and he made sure to leave his comments, calling the lyrics of the song talentless. The two have been feuding for a while and Brymo has implored Burna Boy to make use of the beef’s publicity. He calls it the Brymo effect, which he believes needs no streaming farm, no payola and no need to harass their music colleagues, just giving pure organic numbers. See post: “Foolish boy with talentless lyrics” — Brymo fires back at Burna Boy“Foolish boy with talentless lyrics” — Brymo fires back at Burna Boy “Foolish boy with talentless lyrics” — Brymo fires back at Burna Boy“Foolish boy with talentless lyrics” — Brymo fires back at Burna Boy See some reactions to the post… @Sire__Gift said: Burna boy and talentless lyrics in the same sentence? Them need to arrest you fast @Juicceyy wrote: lmao, you came for him in an interview on national TV and he has responded. why are you hurt? or you want to lie that you didn’t fall off too? @dera_theking said: He’s more talented than you while he sleeps. @DonK1ddy said: Dem say make you hold. You don fall off 😂 @bigdaddyvinz said: You can say whatever you want but saying burna boy doesn’t have lyrics or talent is big cap big bro