YouTube Set To Host Music Night With Burna Boy, To Celebrate 'African Giant' 5th Year

YouTube Music Nights will host a special live event with Burna Boy to commemorate the 5th anniversary of his critically acclaimed album, 'African Giant'.

The unique event, scheduled for July 26, 2024, will be livestreamed on Burna Boy's YouTube page, allowing fans worldwide to participate.

The small performance will feature record hits such as 'On The Low', 'Gbona', and 'Killing Dem', which propelled Burna Boy to international success.

Burna Boy's 2019 album 'African Giant' received a Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album and cemented his status as a global music powerhouse.

Expressing his excitement about the event, Burns Boy said: “Celebrating the 5th anniversary of ‘African Giant’ with a special performance in London, supported by YouTube Music, has been an incredible experience. This album holds a special place in my heart as it represents a pivotal moment in my career and a powerful statement of African pride.”

Addy Awofisayo, Head of Music at YouTube in Africa, added: “We are thrilled to present Burna Boy on YouTube Music Nights, celebrating the 5th anniversary of his groundbreaking album, African Giant.”