Grammy Awards: APC celebrates Wizkid, Burna Boy

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated Nigeria’s Afrobeat stars Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (Wizkid) and Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy) on winning awards at the 63rd 2021 Grammys held in Los Angeles.

This was contained in a statement by the party’s National Secretary Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe.

The ruling party described their victories as Nigeria’s biggest moment on the world’s music stage and an affirmation of the country’s artists and the vibrant afrobeat genre as an international musical force.

Burna Boy won the Best Global Music Album category with his ‘Twice As Tall’ album while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with Beyoncé; Brown Skin Girl.

“This indeed crowns efforts of Nigerian superstars such as Fela Ransome Kuti who were the main progenitors of Afrobeat/Afropop that have become mainstream music all over the world. As a party, we are immensely proud that our musical stars are leading the pack of young Africans who are redefining the global music space.

 “Burna Boy and Wizkid’s Grammy awards are an inspiration to Nigerian youth as they continue to make their mark in different endeavours. Our youth are our asset. Their creativity, talent, energy, innovation, and drive is positively impacting and changing the world.” The Party said.

Congratulations @wizkidayo and @burnaboy