Angelique Kidjo has dented the hope of millions of Nigerians who looked forward to receiving their second prestigious title from Burna Boy at the Grammys 2020 event.
Angelique Kidjo downed Burna Boy to the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album. Hey, she (Angelique Kidjo) quite deserved it, not after she has been nominated severally for the Grammys and Burna Boy had his first nomination.
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The Nigerian singer, Burna Boy was nominated in the category for his acclaimed album ‘African Giant’, while Angelique Kidjo was nominated for her album ‘Celia’. The US billboard statistics revealed that Burna Boy was miles away from winning the Grammys, but should celebrate being nominated in the first place.
Y’all claiming Burna was robbed, Angelique Kidjo deserved that award.#GRAMMYs is a US award, now look & compare the difference btw “Celia” & “African Giant” on the US Billboard Chart.
Burna was defeated by a Legend, let that sink in not that he was robbed.#GRAMMYLive pic.twitter.com/IIgc1gHttw
— if my tweet pain you, drink sniper (@Sakpo007) January 27, 2020
That’s cleared! Burna was nominated against Angelique Kidjo, Nathalie Joachim with Spektral Quartet, Bokanté & Metropole Orkest Conducted By Jules Buckley and, Altin Gün, many fans were certain this would be his year.
However, Twitter has been littered with reactions from passionate Nigerian supporters who wished Burna brings home the Grammys against all odds. See them below.
Congrats Best World Music Album winner – ‘Celia’ @angeliquekidjo
WATCH: https://t.co/iPjts7zMCt #GRAMMYPremiere #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/RaVI2IjaBm
— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 26, 2020
We absolutely think that Burna has a lot to be grateful for as he mounted a major stand on a world stage by being nominated for the Grammys, plus Angelique Kidjo won but kindly dedicated the award to him. Wow! That was a huge recognition and honour, trust me.
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“This is for Burna Boy,” she said, as she lifts up her award to cheers while adding that the “African Giant” is a part of the new generation of African musicians that are changing the global perception of Africa and its music.
Burna bringing home the Grammys would have seconded Sikiru Adepoju as only Nigerians to have won the prestigious award. Right about now, Sikiru Adepoju remains the only Nigerian to have won the Grammys, which he did in 2009 with the “Global Drum Project” a collaborative album with Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, and Giovanni Hidalgo.
Although he didn’t win the #GRAMMYAwards2020, I am very proud of the recognition that @burnaboy has received on the world stage today. Angelique Kidjo dedicating her win to him is the definition of grace and class. Burna is just 28. He will come again. Una know say him special.
— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) January 27, 2020
Grammy or No Grammy, Burna boy still remains an African Giant.
— Samuel Mbah (@__Mbah) January 27, 2020
Burna boy didn’t win, all the tweets that I’ve drafted will na go to waste??💔💔#GRAMMYs
— Lamarr ❁ (@Kinglamarr___) January 26, 2020
Burna Boy didn’t win the Grammy, so what? He is a living legend, the African Giant. He will come back stronger and better. Long live King Burna 🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍 #Burnaboy pic.twitter.com/6KEOBREiJH
— MONITORING_SPIRIT (@Sonjoe_Kutuh) January 26, 2020
Burna Boy made it to a global stage even though he didn’t win but he won Africa.
Congratulations to Angelique Kidjo who won and dedicated the Award to Burna!
Africa to the World! #GRAMMYs #Grammys2020 pic.twitter.com/gcE8pLAZ38
— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) January 27, 2020
I can still say congratulations to Burna Boy fans & himself especially after this Angelique Kidjo #GRAMMYs
speech.👏🏽pic.twitter.com/4tHmp8yroo— Sir Arthur (@digitaldidan) January 27, 2020
