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Burna Boy emerges first African artiste to hit two billion streams in UK

Quadri Olaitan by Quadri Olaitan
July 17, 2024
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Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to hit the two billion streams mark in the United Kingdom.

The “Twice as Tall” crooner was presented with a Brit Plaque at his sold-out show at Koko Camden in London on Monday night, in recognition of the feat.

 

Also read: ‘I’m godfather of Nigerian music industry’ – Burna Boy claims

 

This milestone came barely a few weeks after he was presented with a Brit 1 billion streams plaque at his sold-out show at the London Stadium in June.

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In a viral video where he was receiving the Brit 2 billion streams plaque, Burna Boy said: ‘I fought for it’.

He said, “Thank you very much. I appreciate you. Ehen, now that’s it. You’ve to fight for your right.”

One of the presenters inferred saying, “You already have it. You don’t need to fight.”

Burna Boy rebuffed adding, “No. You know, we have to fight for our rights.”

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The acclaimed ‘African Giant’ has continued to grab headlines on account of his scintillating performances across Europe and other parts of the globe.

In the first half of the year, he performed in major concerts selling out venues in the United Kingdom, cementing his global appeal and acceptance as “Afrobeat Ambassador.”

Quadri Olaitan
Quadri Olaitan

Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.

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