“ODG, Person Wey God Bless”: Applause As City of Boston Declares March 2, Burna Boy’s Day

• The City of Boston has celebrated Burna Boy for his contributions to music in Nigeria and internationally
• The city named March 2nd, Burna Boy's Day, and it has highlighted some of the reasons for choosing the singer
• According to them, Burna Boy's rise to prominence has highlighted paradigm shift as he infuses his song with contemporary music

Nigerian singer Ebunoluwa Damini Ogulu, aka, Burna Boy has been honored in the City of Boston for his contribution to music.

The City of Boston named March 2nd the Grammy Award winner's Day in the great city.

According to the decision of the city council, the singer changed the status quo with his African music and he deserved to be celebrated.

Boston says singer engages in advocacy

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In the letter which was signed by Councilor Rutheze Louijeune, the self-acclaimed Giant of Africa has engaged in advocacy in several ways.

It was stated that Burna Boy's legacy served as a reason for the city to continue amplifying the voice that had been silenced for along time.

This development came a few days after Burna Boy achieved another feat by selling out Scotiabank arena in Toronto.

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How fans reacted to the good news

Reactions have trailed the honour accorded to Burna Boy. Here are some of the comments below:

"This is the definition of success."

@oluwasaxgh:

"The person una pave way for."

@zeezbee66:

"Wizzy legend."

@_leealways_:

"Machala leads every other person follows."

@osanyinstepz:

"In his own lane."

@buc.hy_:

"I told them."

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@im_muzik:

"Oh my God Goddddddd did

@dr_dre.co.za:

"Thats good. So for Yankee. We don get Wizkid's Day, Davido's Day and Burnaboi's Day. E remain Badoo. Legend of our time."

@1942ways:

"Let's go there."

Burna Boy graces cover of Grammy playlist

Legit.ng had reported that Burna Boy was the only African artiste to grace the cover of the Grammy Award playlist.

The playlist was released a few hours after the 66th Grammy Awards which took place in Los Angeles.

Fans took to the comments section to hail the artiste, some referred to him as the giant of Africa truly.

Source: Legit.ng