“Burna Boy will forever remain an African Giant” – Nigerians react as Burna boy loses to Angelique Kidjo

Burna Boy has been dominating headlines since last weekend and although he did not win the coveted Grammy Award, he has won the hearts of many fans around the world.

The Nigerian Singer had his compatriots solidly behind him prior to the awards night and he received more support even after the results were announced that he did not win.

Highlight of the evening was when the singer whom he lost to, Angelique Kidjo gave a powerful speech while dedicating the award to the ‘Ye’ crooner.

Audio: Listen to this beautiful track (Kayode – Pemi Lori Ago)

Nigerians have since trooped to social media to react to the turn of events and they’ve been pouring encomiums on Burna’s name.

See below ;

Tife wrote ;

So I decided to listen to few tracks from Angelique Kidjo’s Album & I must say Burna Boy is really an African Giant to be nominated alongside that woman.

Burna still gat more than enough time to put in more effort inorder to do better. He’s capable, he’s a winner too. #GRAMMYs”