The Nigerian Burna Boy was on the US playlist for inauguration

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The award-winning singer’s song ‘Destiny’ is played alongside other international artists such as Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and Kygo.

Raedio president Benoni Tagoe said the company was honored to create the playlist. “We know that music has the power to bring people together, and after a year of national challenges and divisions, we hope this collection is an indication of new beginnings, positive change and a reminder that all types of music are a common occurrence. language.”

“These songs and artists reflect America’s relentless spirit and rich diversity,” said Tony Allen, CEO of the Presidential Inaugural Committee. “They set the score for a new chapter and will help bring people together as the Biden-Harris administration begins its important work of uniting our country,” Allen said.

At the age of 29, Burna Boy is one of the breakthrough stars in Africa and his music has been sampled and performed by some of the world’s greatest artists including Fall Out Boys, Jorja Smith and Beyoncé.

His album ‘Twice as Tall’ was nominated for Best Global Music Album at the upcoming Grammy awards, while his debut album ‘African Giant’ was also nominated for the same award last year.

Burna Boy performs onstage on the Post Show at the BET Awards 2019

Burna Boy is an outspoken critic of governments across the continent.

He released the song ’20 10 20 ‘in October, which was inspired by the shootings at the Lekki tollbooth when Nigerian soldiers shot at a crowd of protesters.
“I close my eyes and see only Lekki’s tollbooth,” he said in a tweet three days after the shootings. “I’ve seen a lot of violence and death in my life, but this is the one that traumatized me.”

A photo of a bloody Nigerian flag that went viral at the time is still his Twitter avatar.

In September 2019, after a wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting Nigerians, he vowed never to return to the country, a move that sparked criticism on social media.
'They aimed their guns at us and started firing'

The artist later changed his mind and announced that he would be performing at the ‘Africa Unite’ concert in South Africa, the concert was later canceled.

However, the South Africans had a vague opinion of his earlier comments and there was a barrage of criticism and even threats of violence, according to the organizers, who canceled the concert.
The playlist is on Spotify and other streaming services.

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