President Buhari congratulates Wizkid & Burna Boy on their Grammy Award

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has sent in his congratulatory message to Burna Boy and Wizkid for their Grammy award.

In an official statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari stated that the nation is proud of their path-breaking achievements.

The statement reads;

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.