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The vocalist was presented with a Brit award during his
sold-out performance at Koko Camden in London on Monday evening, acknowledging
his remarkable achievement.
Recently, the artist received a Brit 1 billion streams
plaque during his sold-out performance at the London Stadium last month.
During the presentation of his Brit 2 billion streams
plaque, Burna Boy shared his struggle to obtain it.
He said, “Thank you very much. I appreciate you. Ehen, now
that’s it. You’ve to fight for your right.”
One of the presenters inferred: “You already have it. You
don’t need to fight.”
Burna Boy rebuffed: “No. You know, we have to fight for our rights.”
Burna Boy’s sixth studio album, titled “Love, Damini,”
achieved a notable milestone by securing the highest position on the UK chart
in July 2022. This accomplishment marks a significant achievement for African
music, as it represents the highest-peaking African album on the chart.
Subsequent to the sold-out performance on Saturday, Burna
Boy has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first African artist
to headline a UK stadium as a solo act for the second time.
This momentous achievement solidifies his position as a
preeminent global music icon from Africa. Nigerians have expressed profound
admiration and pride in Burna Boy’s accomplishment, emphasizing his
international acclaim and exceptional performance capabilities.
During his “I Told Them” world tour, the renowned African
artist delivered an exhilarating performance. The setlist included popular
songs such as “I Told Them,” “Gbona,” “Dey Play,” “Location,” “Sittin’ on Top
of the World,” “Big 7,” “Talibans Remix,” “Giza,” “City Boys,” “It’s Plenty,” “Last
Last,” and more.
Burna Boy invited several Nigerian colleagues to join him on
stage during his performance, including Omah Lay, Phyno, Shallipopi, Odumodu
Blvck, and Seyi Vibez.
Last year’s performance by Burna featured notable guest
appearances from renowned artists such as Stormzy, Dave, J Hus, Popcaan, and
several others.