Burna Boy brought the vibrant energy of Afrobeats to the Crypto.com Arena as he graced the stage at the 2024 GRAMMYs.
Dressed in dazzling attire, the GRAMMY-winning artist lit up the stage with a joyous performance that showcased several of his nominated works. The set included hits like “On Form,” “City Boys,” and “Sitting On Top Of The World,” where he was joined by special guests Brandy and 21 Savage.
His performance of “City Boys” seamlessly transitioned into a stunning showcase of Brandy’s vocals, culminating in a captivating, updated version of “Sittin’ on Top of the World,” featuring a guest verse from 21 Savage. Burna Boy’s presence and artistry on stage reflected his diverse musical influences, seamlessly blending African sounds with American hip-hop and R&B.
The Afro-fusion artist was nominated for four awards at the 2024 GRAMMYs, including Best Global Music Album, Best Global Music Performance, and Best Melodic Rap Performance. He also made history as one of the first nominees in the inaugural Best African Music Performance Category, a testament to his impact on the global music scene. Burna Boy’s previous win for Best Global Music Album further solidified his status as a trailblazer for Nigerian and African artists in the international music industry.
His latest album, “I Told Them…,” showcased Burna Boy’s prowess as a musician and collaborator, featuring appearances from J. Cole, GZA and RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, and 21 Savage. The album’s success, reaching the top of the UK Albums chart and UK R&B Albums chart, marked a major milestone for international Afrobeats artists.
In 2023, Burna Boy achieved numerous historic milestones, headlining a stadium show at New York City’s Citi Field as the first Nigerian artist to do so and selling out London Stadium as the first African artist to headline a UK stadium show. His global impact and influence continue to grow, with upcoming appearances on Usher’s highly anticipated album, “Coming Home.”
As Burna Boy continues to make history and elevate the prominence of Afrobeats on the world stage, his electrifying performance at the GRAMMYs further cements his position as a true trailblazer and torchbearer for African music.
