Burna Boy, the famend African Big, has responded to the acknowledgment from the Boston Metropolis Council, the place they’ve designated a day in his honor.
Recall that Notjustokay reported that the Boston Metropolis Council gave Burna Boy a day named after him. The African large was the primary and solely African artist to promote out the 20,000-capacity TD Backyard in Boston, USA. Throughout his electrifying sold-out efficiency on the TD Backyard Enviornment in Massachusetts, the afrobeat singer made historical past. He obtained a prestigious US government-certified plaque in his honor.
This plaque formally acknowledges his monumental contributions to music and tradition, marking a big milestone in his illustrious profession. Responding to this recognition, the African large expressed his emotions in regards to the accomplishment on social media. He shared that he’s deeply honored and privileged by the declaration of March 2nd as Burna Boy Day within the metropolis of Boston.
I really feel extremely honoured and privileged! Thanks Boston! ????
The objective has at all times been the identical, to deliver the world collectively. We’re all so totally different however all the identical!
2nd of March a.ok.a Burna Boy Day #ITOLDTHEMTOUR pic.twitter.com/xstz3fbqOa
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) March 3, 2024
He mentioned by way of social media, “I really feel extremely honoured and privileged! Thanks Boston! The objective has at all times been the identical, to deliver the world collectively. We’re all so totally different however all the identical! 2nd of March a.ok.a Burna Boy Day”.
The official communique from the Boston Metropolis Council mentioned,“proudly embraces his Nigerian and African identification infusing it with modern sounds to create that resonates with audiences thereby difficult stereotypes about African artistry”.