”Burna Boy is about to bring Sam Smith’s career back to life” – Nigerians react to Sam Smith featuring Burna Boy on a new song
British multiple award-winning singer, Sam Smith on Wednesday, July 29, announced he is collaborating with a Burna Boy for a new album named ‘My Oasis’.
“My Oasis” comes following Smith’s decision back in March to postpone and rename their third studio album.
Originally titled To Die For and slated for a May 1 release, the singer revealed in an Instagram post that the timing and title of the album didn’t “feel right” to them, but promised fans that “I am still going to bring out some new music over the next few months.”
Sam Smith and Burna Boy’s “My Oasis” will be released today (July 30) at 2:20 pm ET.
Check out the full teaser below:
Nigerians reacted positively to the announcement and one fan said Burna Boy being on the track would help revamp Sam Smith’s career.
See some comments below;
Wow, burna boy bout bring Sam smith’s career back to life 😅
— DOZIE 🇩🇰 🇦🇷 (@Laxix6) July 29, 2020
https://twitter.com/QueenRaynel/status/1288572213403295744?s=20
Actually Don’t Like Burnaboy Cos he has Shitty Attitude but Am Proud of this Collab✅✅
— Ayoola (@Ayoola50247910) July 29, 2020
See who my African Giant is featuring! Not on anyone’s level, King Burna 🦍
— Iseunife The First (@Shawnifee) July 29, 2020
New song 'My Oasis' with @burnaboy, released 7.20pm BST tomorrow!! pic.twitter.com/HSgebhUhl8
— SAM SMITH (@samsmith) July 29, 2020