Nigerian Pop Star, Burna Boy Gets Grammy Nomination

Burna Boy

Nigerian superstar Afro-fusion singer, Burna Boy has bagged his first nomination in the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards with his album African Giant.

Ye crooner’s album is nominated in the category of Best World Music Album, containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental World Music recordings.

The nominees for the 2020 Grammy Awards were announced by president/CEO Deborah Dugan and Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and producer Harvey Mason Jr., along with host Alicia Keys and Bebe Rexha.

Best World Music Album:

Gece — Altin Gün

What Heat — Bokanté & Metropole Orkest Conducted By Jules Buckley

African Giant — Burna Boy

Fanm D’ayiti — Nathalie Joachim With Spektral Quartet

Celia — Angelique Kidjo