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 63rd Grammy awards.
The president said Burna Boy had made notable contributions in the field of music, which the world had come to recognize.
A statement by his spokesperson, Malam Garba Shehu, quoted him.to have said: “Congratulations to Burna Boy on being conferred the 2021 Grammy, the world’s most prestigious musical awards.
“He has made notable contributions in the field of music which have brought glory to Nigerians at home and abroad. We are proud of his path-breaking achievements.”
The President also congratulated Wizkid who emerged as a joint winner of the Grammy Awards in a different category.
President Buhari acknowledged the effort 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.
The President was reported to have stated that he believed that the record-breaking musical achievements were a recognition of the Nigerian creative talents and that the awards would open doors to other aspiring citizens.
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