Burna Boy, the renowned Afrobeat artist, has finally broken his silence in response to the ongoing online feud between Nigerian musicians Davido and Wizkid.
The pressure from fans and followers, who have eagerly awaited Burna Boy’s stance on the escalating feud, has finally been addressed.
The conflict between these two music stars began when Wizkid shared a video allegedly showing Davido in tears, supposedly due to an affair with an American model.
In retaliation, Davido fired back with a verbal attack aimed at his fellow superstar, intensifying the feud and attracting attention on various social media platforms.
With the public clamoring for Burna Boy’s opinion on this contentious issue, the Grammy Award-winning artist chose to address the requests during a recent Instagram Live session.
However, he cautioned that speaking out could potentially lead to widespread sorrow, highlighting the seriousness of the situation and the potential consequences of his words.
During the Live session, Burna Boy emphasized the significance of being cautious about one’s desires, hinting at the possible repercussions of exacerbating an already volatile situation.
He reaffirmed his dedication to staying on his own path and artistic journey, highlighting his resolve to avoid external distractions and remain focused on his craft.
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Burna Boy said he didn’t want to say anything on his IG Live just so he wouldn’t make some people cry. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/MVXDXpQayc
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Burna Boy’s remarkable achievements have not gone unnoticed. In 2023, he became the first African artist to sell out a stadium in the United States, and in 2024, he made history as the first Afrobeats artist to perform at the prestigious Grammy Awards.
According to Kidjo, Burna Boy has successfully embodied this vision and transformed it into a global reality. She commended his exceptional talent, describing his music as deeply original and his style as a signature groove.
Kidjo’s tribute serves as a testament to Burna Boy’s immense impact on the music industry. His groundbreaking accomplishments have not only elevated his career but have also paved the way for other African artists to gain recognition on a global scale.
In a statement released on Wednesday, April 17, Times magazine said:
“We spend months discussing who belongs on the TIME100, the people who we believe most changed the stories that define the past year.”
Penning a glowing tribute to Burna Boy, multi-Grammy-winning singer Angelique Kidjo said:
“Ten years ago or so when young African musicians would come to me for advice, I would tell them, ‘You don’t need to mimic American artists! The world needs the amazing richness and beauty of our traditional African music and our culture.
This land is where most of modern music comes from. This source of inspiration is inexhaustible. Its freshness and its elegance will get the world’s attention for sure.’
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