President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian music star Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, whose entry won the “Best Global Music Album” category in the 2021 Grammy Awards, saying he has made notable contributions in the field of music which the world has come to recognize.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President also congratulated Wizkid who emerged as a joint winner of the Grammy Awards in a different category.
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President Buhari also 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.
He described the record-breaking musical achievements of the artists as a recognition of the Nigerian creative talents, stressing that the awards will open doors to other aspiring citizens.
(Editor: Abaje Usekwe)