Grammy award winning singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy will be making his first headline appearance at The O2, one of London’s biggest entertainment arena in August.
With the UK opening up its public spaces after a year of lockdown , The O2, by August will be hosting some of the biggest and most anticipated shows, one of which is Burna Boy’s “Twice As Tall” concert.
Taking to its Twitter account, @TheO2 made the announcement on Tuesday, and revealed that Burna will be among the artiste to take part of its welcome back series.
“As part of our Welcome Back Shows, @burnaboy is heading to London playing his first headline show at The O2 on 27 August 2021,” the tweet read.
As part of our Welcome Back Shows, @burnaboy is heading to London playing his first headline show at The O2 on 27 August 2021.
On O2? Priority Tickets 26 May 10amhttps://t.co/AKUh6m7hkB
General on-sale 28 May 10am https://t.co/0hfzRF5aqi pic.twitter.com/CNRHqJT5iC
— The O2 (@TheO2) May 25, 2021
Meanwhile, in case you are wondering what Nigerian singer, Burna Boy said after winning the Best Global Music Album at the 63rd Grammys with his album, Twice As Tall, here it is.
Burna Boy broke the Nigerian music record at the 63rd Grammy Awards yesterday by winning a Grammy award for his album Twice As Tall.
He is the first Nigerian to win a Grammy in his second attempt.
Burna Boy’s win was announced at the award ceremony, which was hosted by TV show host, Trevor Noah.
Twice As Tall, Burna Boy’s fifth studio album, was adjudged one of the best to be recorded by the 29-year-old Nigerian-born.
The 29-year old, who was full of excitement about the achievement said the award is a big win for his generation of Africans all over the world.
In his acceptance speech, he said “Yes oh! Yes oh! Yes oh! Africa is in the House men! Africa, we are in the House!
“This is a big win for my generation of Africans all over the world!
“And this should be a lesson to every African out there: No matter where you are, no matter what you plan to do, you can achieve it.
“No matter where you’re from, because you are a king.
” Look at me now, Grammy Award-winning Burna Boy!