It’s interesting to note that the name Burna Boy, has been around for close to a decade now. His first album LIFE, was released in 2013, and his mix-tapes had been out, two years prior. The perception on this then-upcoming artiste, was, that he focused on feel good music, and was doing well for his league.

Fast forward five years later, and this artiste is spotting the number one record in the country; YE. But it wouldn’t be till he uttered those words; “African Giant” that the world will truly begin to pay attention.

Since burnaboy corrected Coachella about who he was. he has gone on to perform amazingly and proved to the world that yes “many many people done try am, but can nobody do it than him the African giant.” Congratulations @burnaboy on your BET AWARDS 2020. pic.twitter.com/UYDBQqTndK

— Palm-wine?? papi (@maveloss_) June 29, 2020

Ever since drawing so much attention to himself based on his reaction to Coachella, giving him a tiny spot on the show’s promotional flyer, he has been a highly distinguished figure. Rejecting Coachella’s invitation, over what he believed to be a misrepresentation of his current status, was the most ballsy thing Burnaboy could have done for his career.

Releasing hit after hit, bagging both local and international awards, and speaking on current issues, Burna Boy has done everything in his power to silence those who called him over ambitious for claiming to be an African Giant. Nowadays, when mentioning the biggest music acts in Nigeria, you can’t simply ignore the man who was once perceived as nothing but a feel good musician.

BET Best International Act (global) Winners

2020: Burna Boy

2019: Burna

2018: Davido

BET Best African Act (Best International Act: Africa) Winners

2017: Wizkid

2016: Black Coffee

2015: Stonebwoy

2014: Davido

2013: Ice Prince

2012: Wizkid, Sarkodie

2011: D'banj, 2Baba

— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) June 29, 2020

Burna Boy's Gbona has over 100,000 sales in USA.

His song, Anybody also has over 100,000 sales in USA.

His song, On The Low has over 100,000 sales in USA.

New single Wondeful was added to Spotify hot rythymic playlist. #BETAwards African Giant.

— GGrey (@geniusgrey1) June 29, 2020

Earlier today, Burna Boy became the center of discussion in the Nigerian music scene after securing another BET Award, for the second time in a row. He is the only African to do so, giving him yet another milestone to cement his African Giant status. Reactions since then has ranged from celebrating the artiste to comparing him with other big name singers.

Burna Boy deserves every award he’s getting.

— Chemical Brother ? (@chemicalbrodar) June 29, 2020

BURNA BOY SETS HIMSELF MILES AHEAD OF OTHER CONTEMPORARY AFROBEATS ARTISTS.

The African Giant continue to raise the bar higher with each project he releases. His new single "WONDERFUL" is a perfect blend of African culture and Afrobeats vibes. ( *A Thread) 1/6 pic.twitter.com/pcSF113yHV

— #OUTSIDERS STREAMING PARTY (@melatwitz) June 26, 2020

BET HER Award & Best International Act

Wizikid is now the most awarded Nigerian
Leave Rema alone cause he's still coming
Burna Boy has won BET consecutively

After America's Music Industry, Nigeria's
Music Industry is the second best in
the world

Who's now the African Giant ?

— I Z U (@heisizumichaels) June 29, 2020

Burna won the BET International act award last night.
Congratulations to the African giant ?

— Cross˚ (@Elcrucifixio) June 29, 2020

Also the fact that he spoke on the prominence of the African community in relation to the current Black Lives Matter movement, was delightful for Africans to hear.

“In order for Black lives to matter, Africa must matter.” @burnaboy speaks with the giant voice and when the giant speaks everyone must listen.

African Giant#BETAwards#BETAwards2020 pic.twitter.com/47d8r2FpAO

— Corliion ? (@corliion) June 29, 2020

“In order for Black lives to matter, Africa must matter." – Burna Boy.

— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) June 29, 2020