Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has commended Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Burna Boy for winning awards at the 2021 Grammy Awards in America on Sunday.
Burna Boy won the ‘Best Global Music Album’ category while Wizkid won the ‘Best Music Video’ for his song with Beyoncé; ‘Brown Skin Girl’, from ‘Lion King: The Gift’ album.
Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy, who was featured on the song, also won an award.
The president, in a congratulatory message via a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Monday described the win as big deal for Nigeria.
“Congratulations to Burna Boy on being conferred the 2021 Grammy, the world’s most prestigious musical award.
“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,” he said.
The president also congratulated Wizkid for emerging as a joint winner of the Grammy Awards.
Mr. Buhari 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.
According to the president, the record-breaking musical achievements are recognition of the Nigerian creative talents, and the awards will open doors to other aspiring citizens.
This year’s edition of the Grammys was earlier scheduled for January, but postponed amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held in and around the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles.