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3 Undisputable Reasons Why Burna Boy Has Consistently Won Best International Act

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The BET award is an annual award show that was created in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television, an American cable television channel which targets the African American audience.

The BET award was primarily created to honour African Americans who are into music and performing arts generally, however, the BET awards now accommodate black people from all continents.

Burna Boy’s latest win for Best International Music Act has sparked a lot of congratulations and respect as it’s the third time in 3 consecutive years. He was nominated alongside Aya Nakamura (France), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), Emicida (Brazil), Headie One (Uk), Wizkid (Nigeria), Young T & Bugsey (Uk) and Youssoupha (France)

Prior to the award, Wizkid had the most awards from BET(2), however, Burna Boy has just broken that record, and a lot of Wizkid’s fans don’t seem very pleased with this, some say Wizkid was robbed. However, these reasons should prove otherwise.

1. Consistency

Burna Boy came to the limelight after the release of his song “Like To Party” in 2012, his unique pattern of music and song composition hasn’t changed, however, it has continued to improve, and this has little to do with the beats.

Burna’s lyrics always seek to tell a story about something, someone or some situation and this is basically what music should be, rather than lyrics that center around a woman’s body.

2. Warner Music

There’s no disposing the capabilities of the other artistes nominated in the same category, Burna Boy is definitely surrounded by a team of people who know what exactly to do.

3. His Albums 

Just like we established earlier, Burna Boy has a track record of great albums with international recognition like the Grammy’s. One of such albums is the “Twice as Tall” album which followed “African Giant” album which was released in 2019 making him the first Nigerian artiste with back to back nominations at the Grammy’s.

Burna Boy has a track record of greatness and it’s no surprise he has won Best International Act again. Share your thoughts in the comments section.

 

 

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Album Review: Blaqbonez Jettison Hardcore Rap On ‘Emeka Must Shine’

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Blaqbonez tries new sound and rhythms on ‘Emeka Must Shine’ , jettison hardcore rap

The album started with the high-energy, mid-tempo “Road Runners”, featuring Ghanaian sensation Black Sheriff supported by vibrant lead guitars and subtle chords, is a heartfelt way in which the singer talks about his journey from a struggling rapper to one of the best in the job.

The second track 6 business days is a sexual jokes and business minded track. Blaqbonez shows he is a homebred talent whose music is the very heartbeat of the streets, enhances the song’s lyrical narrative. Paying tribute to the likes of Jowi Zaza, Blaqbonez shows he loves sex but doesn’t joke with money.

On KILO, Blaqbonez shows delightful plucking of lead guitars, gentle percussion, and heavy kicks. This is a track for serenading a lover and the joy of beautiful sexual intimacy. Like Ice Spice is a song where the singer talk about ever form of sexual counters, this is where he hails his spending money and his ability to bag hot girls as a preacher of sex without love. As a rapper, Blaqbonez visualize orgasms, strokes and everything sexual encounter on this song.

Appealing to the South East part of the country, Blaqbonez employ the fastest upcoming rapper from South East, Jeriq, here to talk about money and everything wealth. Nyem Ego as the title suggests show everything the rapper is trying to talk about.

Naija Shawty featuring Victony is a track that is particularly marked by solos, striking chords. Their lyrics delve into their resilience and street-smartness in finding a balance between work and love, especially from their Nigerian lovers. Blaqbonez maintains here that his love for Nigerian girls will always be top despite that he’s seen girls all over the world.

Dollarz by Odumodublvck is also a new sound, similar to Ice Spice, the heavy tone from Odumodublvck makes this song a love to fans ears. With the voice of a choir underneath, this song will strike a chord in your heart. The Bezos is where Blaqbonez talks about his future, a very good plan of how he plans to go out and top.

“Today no fit be tomorrow Give me one year I go feel like Bezos, my bank account no fit reach zero”.

Rating 7.5/10

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Album Review: Bnxn Suffers From Monotony On Debut Album ‘Sincerely, Benson’

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Bnxn Sincerely Benson album review

Here’s the review of ‘Sincerely, Benson’, the debut album by award-winning Nigerian singer Bnxn.

On 5 Oct. 2023, Bnxn—or Buju as he was formerly known—released his debut studio album, titled ‘Sincerely, Benson’ like the closing salutation in a formal letter.

A good lyricist, who admittedly took some lessons from Grammy-winning Burna Boy while signed to the latter’s Spaceship Records for two years, Bnxn was understandably economical with both features and duration of this album.

Bnxn Sincerely Benson album review

(There are a lot of albums that might have been successful if not for their unnecessary collaborations. Perhaps, Bnxn learnt from the mistakes of others.)

With a handful of collaborators (2Baba, Headie One, Taves, Kizz Daniel & Seyi Vibez, Popcaan) present, one may not be mistaken to say ‘Sincerely, Benson’ is a collaborative effort planned by a number of great minds in the background.

On ‘Regret’ featurng 2Baba, Bnxn holds the reigns over the formerly called 2Face, a respected figure from the 2000s who made a loud impact in Afrobeats-to-the-world Movement.

As a matter of fact, Bnxn gives no chance to being overshadowed by his guests, holding the reigns in each and every collaboration!

However, there is a lapse.

Bnxn suffers a huge blow from monotony. The sound has not elevated from what was heard in his previous EPs, and has started to become boring.

He is a talented artist without a doubt, but a great voice and intelligent lyrics are not enough, especially if the sound is repetitive. Versatility in style or sound matters as much as lyrics and voice do.

Nevertheless, or on the good side of it, if ‘Sincerely, Benson’ has achieved something, it is the re-confirmation that Bnxn is not to be played with as far as pen game is concerned—one of the best of his generation in that lane.

‘Pidgin & English’ is this writer’s favorite track off the album. What is yours?

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