Nigeria Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Wizkid have both won awards at the 2021 Grammys.
GIOTV reports that Burna Boy won the Best Global Music Album category while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with Beyoncé; Brown Skin Girl, from Lion King: The Gift album.
The victory was announced on Sunday evening at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards premiere.
Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, a nominee for a second consecutive year, won with his Twice As Tall album.
The 63rd Grammy Awards is being held in Los Angeles. Traditionally billed as “music’s biggest night”, this year’s ceremony is different because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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