By Ruth Gbaka
Nigerian music icon, Burna Boy is set to light up the global stage as one of the headlining performers at the 2025 Grammy Awards, scheduled to take place on February 9 in Los Angeles, California.
The announcement was made on Thursday, solidifying Burna Boy’s status as one of Africa’s greatest musical exports and a global icon of Afrobeats.
This marks Burna Boy’s third appearance at the prestigious event, further showcasing his immense talent and the increasing global recognition of African music. The self-proclaimed “African Giant” first made history in 2021 when he won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album with his critically acclaimed album Twice as Tall.
For this year’s awards, Burna Boy is once again in the spotlight, receiving a nomination for Best Global Music Album for his latest record-breaking project, I Told Them. The album, released in August 2024, has been praised for its seamless fusion of Afrobeats, reggae, and hip-hop, earning him massive critical acclaim and commercial success.
Burna Boy’s meteoric rise in the music industry continues to pave the way for other African artists, placing Nigeria at the forefront of the global music scene. Speaking about his upcoming Grammy performance during an interview with Apple Music, Burna Boy said, “It’s always an honor to represent Africa on the biggest stages. I’m just here to show the world what we’re capable of and celebrate the beauty of our culture.”
The 2025 Grammy Awards is shaping up to be a monumental event for Afrobeats fans, as Burna Boy will join other global superstars in celebrating the best of music. This year’s theme, “Breaking Barriers,” perfectly aligns with Burna Boy’s journey of elevating African music to the international stage.
Born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Burna Boy’s rise to fame has been nothing short of extraordinary. From his breakthrough single Like to Party to global hits like Last Last and Ye, Burna Boy has continued to evolve as an artist, earning collaborations with international acts like Beyoncé, Ed Sheeran, and Stormzy.
Fans worldwide eagerly anticipate his Grammy performance, which is expected to feature a medley of his chart-topping songs. In Nigeria, the excitement is palpable as Burna Boy’s success resonates deeply with the country’s growing influence on the global music scene.
As Burna Boy takes to the Grammy stage once more, he continues to prove that Nigerian artists are not only breaking boundaries but also setting new standards in the global entertainment industry.
The 2025 Grammy Awards will be broadcast live, and millions of fans across the world will be watching as Burna Boy creates yet another unforgettable moment in music history.
