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Burna Boy has taken to social media to share his plans to host a Live Aid-style concert next year to raise money for Africa.“Sometime next year, my dream is to make a concert happen, similar to Live Aid,” started the post, with the Nigerian rapper adding that he wanted to host the event “in the biggest stadium in the UK with any/all artists who care”.The inspiration for the idea came from watching Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, which ends with their iconic performance at Wembley Stadium for

Burna Boy and Polo G are two artists who, in spite of everything, have seen their careers grow exponentially over the course of the pandemic. Burna nabbed the 2021 Best Global Music Grammy for 2020's Twice As Tall (one of our favorite albums of the year) while Polo G secured his first No.

Burna Boy‘s performance at this weekend’s Parklife festival saw the Nigerian star joined by Manchester United footballer Paul Pogba.The Manchester festival kicked off in Heaton Park today (September 11) and runs until tomorrow (September 12).

Burna Boy shared the video for his latest single "Question" on Tuesday, also featuring Nigerian producer Don Jazzy. Serving as the follow-up to "Kilometre," which dropped back in April, the mellow track combines guitars, synths, and bouncing percussion with Burna's smooth delivery.

Burna Boy and Wizkid will headline a brand new afrobeats and dancehall music festival, Lost In Riddim, later this year. Taking place October 2-3 in Sacramento, CA, the festival will also feature Tems, Rotimi, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Shenseea, Koffee, and more.

Burna Boy has been announced as the latest artist to be taking part in The O2’s ‘Welcome Back’ reopening series of events.The London arena is aiming to host full-capacity gigs once again in August following the coronavirus-enforced shutdown of live music over the past year.Following the recent announcements of the first events in The O2’s ‘Welcome Back’ series – a Ministry of Sound Classical show will take place in November ahead of comedian Mo Gilligan + Friends’ ‘Black British Takeover’ the

Burna Boy has dropped a new single following his recent Grammys win.The track, ‘Kilometre’, which you can listen to below, comes after the Nigerian singer picked up Best Global Music Album for ‘Twice As Tall’ at the LA ceremony last month.It is his first solo material of 2021 after he also recently featured on Headie One‘s ‘Siberia’, taken from the deluxe edition of Headie’s debut album ‘Edna’.Burna Boy also recently teamed up with Sia on a new version of ‘Hey Boy’, taken from the soundtrack to

Burna Boy has spent 2020 promoting his Grammy-winning 2020 album Twice As Tall as well as featuring on new tracks from WizKid and Headie One, but today he's returning with his first solo single of the year, "Kilometre." Given his successes over the past 12 months, it's not too surprising that Burna is in a celebratory mood on his new track, another rich fusion of dancehall, reggae, and Afrobeats that's best experienced blasted at the loudest volume in the largest penthouse suite.

Burna Boy leading the additions.Other acts announced yesterday (April 16) included Shy FX and Wilkinson.

Nigerian pop artist Burna Boy is fresh off of a win at the Grammys for Best World Music Album off the back of his project Twice As Tall. That album was partially inspired by his loss at the Grammys in the same category the previous year for 2019's African Giant, which makes his win (and adorable acceptance speech) even more gratifying.

Nigerian star WizKid shared the video for his latest single, the Burna Boy-assisted "Ginger," on Friday. The track serves as the third single from WizKid's Made In Lagos, following "Smile" and "No Stress." The bouncy track plays out like an ode to women, with WizKid and Burna Boy trading their smooth delivery across its verses and hook.

"Way Too Big" is Burna Boy's triumphant anthem celebrating the end of toxic relationship, and it's a highlight from his excellent 2020 album Twice As Tall (the project was No. 23 on our Best Albums of 2020 list).

On October 20, Nigerian authorities shot into a crowd of peaceful protestors demonstrating against the country's notorious anti-corruption unit SARS. The tragedy, now known as the Lekki massacre, killed at least 12 people.

This month, Nigerian musician Burna Boy dropped Twice As Tall, one of the best albums of the summer. While it wasn't overtly angling for mainstream success, Twice As Tall managed to enlist some heavy hitters without compromising Burna's singular dancehall/Afrobeat sound.

Global superstardom is at the Nigerian artist's doorstep thanks to hard work and nods from other artists like Drake. His skill at blending Afropop, dancehall, and hip-hop doesn't hurt, either.

Burna Boy's upcoming album Twice As Tall is set to arrive on August 14, and details about the project continue to emerge, including a full tracklist. Recorded mainly in Lagos, Nigeria over the last few months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 15-track album will be executive produced by Diddy, Bosede Ogulu, and Burna himself.

Burna Boy has shared a new video for his track “Odogwu.” The TG Omari-directed clip portrays the Nigerian artist as a king among warriors and dancers. Watch it below.

Nigerian singer Burna Boy has shared a brand new track. “Odogwu” marks the artist’s first single of the year, following a tour announcement last week. Listen to “Odogwu” below.

Nigerian music star Mr Eazi has told how his new military-themed music video was inspired by his pilot father’s absence from family life.

Nigerian music star Mr Eazi has told how his new military-themed music video was inspired by his pilot father’s absence from family life.

Burna Boy has announced his Twice as Tall tour. He’ll play U.S. shows this spring, followed by stops in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada in the summer. Check out Burna Boy’s tour poster below. Get tickets here. (Pitchfork may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.)

Burna Boy has shared a new single, “Money Play.” The song arrives after African Giant’s recent Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album. Check out the track below.