Nigerians Reacts As Burna Boy Loses Grammy Award To Fellow African Angelique Kidjo

By The Whistler On Jan 27, 2020

Mixed reactions have trailed Nigerian singer, Burna Boy’s Grammy Award loss to Beninese singer-songwriter, Angelique Kidjo.

Kidjo was announced the winner of the ‘Best World Music Album’ category at the the 62^nd Grammy Awards held at the staples centre in Los Angeles in the early hour of Monday.

Burna Boy, real name Damini Ogulu, had been nominated in the same category for his Afro-fusion, Afrobeat, dancehall, pop and hip hop themed fourth studio album ‘African Giant’.

Angelique Kidjo who won the award for her album “Celia”, dedicated the award to Burna Boy.

Other nominees in the category are Altin Gun, “Gece”, Bokante & Metropole Orkest conducted by Jules Buckley, “What Heat”, and Nathalie Joachim with Spektral Quartet, “Fanm D’Ayiti”.

A twitter user said in reaction: “You are a superstar, the AFRICAN GIANT As a Nation we are proud of you. You have done us well and your family. This Grammy Award? We are going to have it someday. Proud Proud Proud of you Burna.”

Below are other reactions from fans.

Grammy didn’t cheat Burna Boy. Angélique is not your mate. I’ve heard 2 songs off the Celia album and they were straight fire. Angélique Kidjo is not Burna Boy’s mate. Burna boy is still a great artist. Africa won. Now go to work, today is Monday.
— Local Calabar Girl ? (@seukpong) January 27, 2020

The most annoying people on earth today are those that will say “I am surprised you all thought Burna would win. Angelique Kidjo is a legend.” Of course she is but the #GRAMMYs is not about judging legend status. If it was, Fela will win it with every album. Knack dem something!
— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) January 27, 2020

THANK YOU BURNA @burnaboy …. the real winner ….. you're an inspiration pic.twitter.com/5hjkUynrnU
— SKALES (@youngskales) January 27, 2020

Well, Burna boy not winning the Grammy awards doesn’t change anything. Please.
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Having burna in the same category with Angelique Kidjo. Who did you think would have won? Lol.
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Congratulations to Angelique kidjo
— AUNTY ADA (@AuntyAdaa) January 27, 2020

So I decided to listen to few tracks from Angelique Kidjo’s Album & I must say Burna Boy is really an African Giant to be nominated alongside that woman.
Burna still gat more than enough time to put in more effort inorder to do better. He’s capable, he’s a winner too. #GRAMMYs
— Tife? (@Tife_fabunmi) January 27, 2020

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You squad dey talk plenty say dem rob Burna??….forgetting your burna boy stole a rhythm from Angélique ????… this world er smh!??? pic.twitter.com/DgAXyaemyT
— #FORMYBROTHERS??©️BBnZ (@Abrantiekweku1) January 27, 2020

Burna boy didn’t bring home the Grammy and I was able to process it cos we lost KOBE at about the same time, sometimes life transcends politics or competition, let’s all live the moment, tomorrow isn’t promised ??
— ℙ?ℙ? (@_MrRebel) January 27, 2020

– Grammy Awards 2020: Burna Boy loses to Angelique Kidjo, dedicates award to burnaboy. pic.twitter.com/8QhTmRXwn6
— Postsubman (@Postsubman) January 27, 2020

Now all of a sudden everybody knew Burna wasn’t gonna win … mehn STFU YOU AINT SHIT ?
— EHIZOJIE (@SpecialSlim) January 27, 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 hope you all know you need to submit ur body of work to Grammy before they consider nominating you…

Only Yemialade,Davido and burna has submitted so far and only burna was lucky

Yemialde: woman of steel
Davido : Blow my mind
Burna : African Giant
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— //|)? (@MiZtA_MD) January 27, 2020

Burna boy didn't win the grammy award but the fact Kidjo recognized his vision is worth it as well. More wins king @burnaboy pic.twitter.com/UxeIwYfiuv
— sophia (@90sSophie) January 27, 2020

You are a superstar, the AFRICAN GIANT @burnaboy As a Nation we are proud of you. You have done us well and your family. This Grammy Award? We are going to have it someday. Proud Proud Proud of you Burna. #GRAMMYAwards2020 #Burna
— Sally Suleiman (@is_salsu) January 27, 2020

Let's forget Burna or Angelique Kidjo

This is Premium Scam ??
I'm not sorry if you don't understand Yoruba ?? pic.twitter.com/q1Gn1no30F
— Salman? (@NotJustSalmanPR) January 27, 2020

We all wanted Burna Boy to win the award but Angelique Kidjo is a Legend & she deserved the Award. No cheating whatsoever ?‍♂️ https://t.co/2L3G04wL5e
— King Nonny ? (@Zaddy_nomso) January 27, 2020

While Burna, Vanessa, Kobe, #GRAMMYAwards2020, African Giant, Rest In Peace, Mr jollof is trending…
This is what transpirate between me and my nurse on Friday ?? pic.twitter.com/KDn9Hg6pP6
— ?? ?? ???ʸᵒᵘʳ ʷʰᵃᵗˢᵃᵖᵖ ᵇᵘᵈᵈʸ (@meetjosiah) January 27, 2020

Events that will happen today in Twitter NG..

* The I knew Burna boy won't win will start claiming they said it before..
* Burna Boy stans will come up against them..
* Indifferent people will come up with a baby tweet.
* Mr Jollof fool!shness will be addressed.
— Dara | Omodara ? (@Dara_Ernal) January 27, 2020

Burna Boy loses as Angelique Kidjo wins fourth Grammy — full list of winners https://t.co/Ph1EorAXkl
— Nigeria Newsdesk (@NigeriaNewsdesk) January 27, 2020