Burna Boy and Wizkid score big at 2021 Grammys

Burna Boy won a Grammy in the category “Best World Music Album” for his exquisite second album, Twice as high. Having previously been snubbed at the 2020 awards show following his critically acclaimed debut album, African giant, It was certainly a well-deserved victory for the Nigerian superstar. In addition, it was also a turning point for the awards show that has historically tried to sell the idea that African music is monolithic. The Grammys described Burna Boy’s album as “a masterclass in the atmosphere and hustle and bustle they’ve done. [him] an international musical force “and added,”[He] continues to burn through limitations, blending styles and genres seamlessly and fearlessly fueling the fire that heats the melting pot of pop, afrobeat, dancehall, reggae and more.

Wizkid, on the other hand, won a Grammy for her role in Beyonce’s “Brown Skin Girl” alongside her daughter. Blue ivy as well as the American rapper, SAINT JHN. The uplifting theme, which has become an anthem for many black women, especially dark-skinned women, won in the “Best Music Video” category. This is in addition to winning a Soul Train Award for “Best Collaborative Performance” in 2019.

The two heavyweights of Nigerian music definitely flew their flag last night.

Below is the full list of Grammy winners:

Album of the Year: Taylor Swift, folklore

Record of the Year, Recognizing Overall Performance of a Song: Billie Eilish, All I wanted

Song of the year, by composition: HER, Dernst Emile II and Tiara Thomas, I can’t breathe

Best New Artist: Megan Thee Stallion

Best Music Video: Beyonce, Dark skinned girl

Best Rap Album: Nas, King’s disease

Best Rap Song: Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyonce, wild

Best Rap Performance: Megan Thee Stallion with Beyonce, wild

Best Rock Album: The Strokes The new abnormal

Best Rock Song: Brittany Howard, Stay high

Best Rock Performance: Fiona Apple, Shameika

Best Pop Vocal Album: Dua Lipa, Nostalgia for the future

Best Pop Solo Performance: Harry Styles, Watermelon sugar