President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Burna Boy and Wizkid following their achievements at the 63rd edition of the Grammy Awards held on Sunday.
In a statement signed by the Senior Special Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Monday, Buhari noted that Burna Boy has made contributions in the field of music which has brought glory to Nigeria at home and abroad.
He said, “Congratulations to Burna Boy on being conferred the 2021 Grammy, the world’s most prestigious musical awards. 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.”
The President also congratulated Wizkid who emerged Grammy winner after music video of Brown Skin Girl, featuring Beyonce, Blue Ivy and Wizkid won the Best Music Video category at the Grammy Awards ceremony.
He further “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.
“The President believes that the record-breaking musical achievements are a recognition of the Nigerian creative talents and the awards will open doors to other aspiring citizens.”