Fatimah Otunsanya
Grammy-winning artist, Burna Boy has declared self the second-greatest African musician in history, naming only Fela Kuti as superior.
The assertion came during a casual livestream with Australian influencer Playboymax.
“He [Fala Kuti] is the king. He is the only one [African artist] who is greater than me. He is the only one,” Burna Boy boasted.
The remark drew reactions across social media platforms.
While some praised the singer’s self-assurance, others labeled it an overreach that disregards decades of African musical legacy.
Burna Boy, born Damini Ogulu has built a formidable case for his stature.
His 2020 album ‘Twice as Tall’ won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album, a first for a Nigerian artist in that category.
He has headlined Madison Square Garden, sold out London’s O2 Arena, and amassed over four billion streams worldwide.
Hits like “Ye,” “On the Low,” and “Last Last” have become global anthems, cementing his role in Afrobeat’s modern resurgence.