Burna Boy distances himself from ‘Afrobeats Big 3’
Burna Boy, a Nigerian singer and Gramy award winner, has distanced himself from the country’s three most acclaimed music stars ‘Big 3’.
The Big 3 are the biggest three music stars in Nigerian mainstream music: Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy.
However, Grammy-winning Nigerian megastar Burna Boy has stated that he has no desire to be classified as one of the big three.
In a new video posted on X by a Burna Boy fan, the megastar stated to fans at an event that he is not a member of the Big 3.
He said:
“Anytime they talk about a big 3, tell them there’s a big 2 and then there’s Burna Boy,” the Grammy winner said before dropping the mic and walking off the stage as fans cheered in delight.
The statement is yet another chest-thumping remark from the music star. He has been on an unprecedented global commercial run since his single ‘YE’ gained international attention in 2018.
His 2019 album ‘African Giant’ was nominated for a Grammy Award in the World Album category at the 2020 Grammy Awards. Burna Boy, for his 2020 album ‘Twice As Tall,’ would become the first artist in the Nigerian music industry to win a Grammy in 2021.
While his claim of not being one of the “Big Three” may appear arrogant, Burna Boy has distinguished himself and has the accolades to back up his claim.
Burna Boy will be hoping to add to his Grammy award on February 5, 2024, as he has been nominated in four categories for the 2024 Grammy Awards. His four nominations set a Nigerian record, bringing his total career nominations to ten, also a Nigerian record.
