Grammy Awards: President Buhari congratulates Burna Boy and Wizkid
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Nigerian Grammy awards winner; Burnaboy and Wizkid.
Buhari, in an official statement released by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, said that the country is proud of their breaking achievement.
The statement reads below:
“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.
“The President also congratulates Wizkid who emerged as a joint winner of the Grammy Awards in a different category.
“President Buhari 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.
“The President 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.”
