Burna Boy Sets Record with Fifth GRAMMY Album‑Nomination Milestone!

Burna Boy Sets Record with Fifth GRAMMY Album‑Nomination Milestone!

Reported By Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy (born Damini Ogulu) has made history again — becoming the first Nigerian artist in the album categories to achieve a fifth career nomination at the Grammy Awards. His sustained global impact, spanning Afrobeats and genre‑blending collaborations, continues to spotlight Nigerian music on the world stage. [1]

Milestone Highlights

• According to his official profile on GRAMMY.com, Burna Boy currently holds 11 nominations, cementing his status as the most‑nominated Nigerian artist in GRAMMY history. [2]
• He achieved four nominations in one year (2024) — including for his album I Told Them… — setting a national record. [3]
• His nomination streak spans five consecutive years, a first for any Nigerian musician. [4]

Why This Matters

• This milestone reinforces Nigeria’s place in global music culture, especially within the album categories which traditionally offered limited representation for African artists.
• It highlights Burna Boy’s consistency in producing albums that resonate with international audiences while rooted in African identity.
• With streaming, collaborations and global tours accelerating, his achievement can help pave the way for more African creatives to compete in all GRAMMY genres — and not just the “Global” or “African” ones.

What to Watch

• Whether Burna Boy will convert this latest nomination into his second GRAMMY win.
• Whether this record strengthens his leverage in global deals (e.g., touring, brand partnerships, production).
• How this trend inspires emerging Nigerian and African acts to focus more on cohesive albums — not just hit singles — to compete internationally.

Citations:

1. Pulse Nigeria: www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/music/6-grammy-achievements-burna-boy-is-the-first-nigerian-to-attain-2024072623150584099?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. GRAMMY: www.grammy.com/artists/burna-boy/251682?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Businessday NG: businessday.ng/life-arts/article/burna-boy-breaks-numerous-grammy-records/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. Prime Business Africa: www.primebusiness.africa/burna-boy-is-the-first-african-to-perform-at-the-grammy-awards-5-times-he-made-history/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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