By Gabriel Atumeyi
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Nigerian music stars Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, whose entry won the “Best Global Music Album” category in the 2021 Grammy awards, and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun also known as Wizkid who emerged as a joint winner of the Grammy Awards in a different category, saying they have made notable contributions in the field of music which the world has come to recognize.
In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said he believes that the record breaking musical achievements are a recognition of the Nigerian creative talents and the awards will open doors to other aspiring citizens.
“Congratulations to Burna Boy on being conferred the 2021 Grammy, the world’s most prestigious musical awards. He has made notable contributions in the field of music which have brought glory to Nigerians at home and abroad. We are proud of his path-breaking achievements,” he said.
President Buhari also acknowledged the efforts of forerunners like King Sunny Ade and Femi Kuti whose creative exertions earned them Grammy nominations, paved the way and brought Nigerian music to global reckoning.