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Burna Boy
Afrobeats superstar; Grammy winner
The 'African Giant' who took Afrobeats to the world's biggest stadiums.
The rise
Rising from Nigeria's music scene with a self-styled 'Afro-fusion' sound, Burna Boy turned local stardom into global reach.
What they did
He became one of the first Afrobeats artists to win a Grammy and to sell out major US and UK stadiums, carrying African pop to global prominence.
The full picture
His outspokenness and occasional controversies draw criticism, but his role in globalizing African music is undeniable.
Why it matters
Burna Boy is a spearhead of the Afrobeats wave reshaping global pop in Africa's image.
“I carry Africa on my back, everywhere I go.”
What citizens said
Afrobarometer Round 9 (2021–2023) — Nigeria
Trust in president27%
Trust in parliament19%
Trust in courts28%
% who say 'trust somewhat' or 'trust a lot' · Afrobarometer Dispatch No. 891