Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has sparked a fresh debate on who is the biggest artiste in Nigeria with his latest declaration. On the remix of the viral South African song ‘Tshwala Bam’ by TitoM and Yuppe, Burna Boy boldly claimed to be the godfather of the Nigerian music industry.
In the opening verse of the remix, released last week, Burna Boy sang, “As long as Naija la wa…Them they call me the Godfather.” This statement has reignited the debate on who leads the Nigerian music industry, with some supporting Burna Boy’s claim and others disagreeing.
This is not the first time Burna Boy has made a bold claim about his status in the industry. After his Grammy win, he declared himself the “blueprint” of the Nigerian music industry, sparking controversy.
Interestingly, his colleague Davido has also made a similar claim in the past. On his fourth studio album ‘Timeless’, Davido asserted himself as the godfather of the Nigerian music industry on a track titled ‘Godfather’.
The debate on who is the biggest artiste in Nigeria continues, with fans and industry experts weighing in on social media.