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Burna Boy Continues World Stage Onslaught

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Burna Boy continues to break barriers by owning all arenas and redefining the way fans envision and experience live performances as he traverses the length and breadth of the world with his ‘Love Damini stadium tour.’

He steps on the world stage tonight , as he joins Brazilian superstar Anitta alongside Swedish sensation Alesso to headline the 2023 UEFA Champions League final.

Commenting on the performance, the African Giant said “As a huge football fan myself, I know it doesn’t get any bigger than the UEFA Champions League. That’s why I’m so excited to be performing on the Pepsi stage at this year’s final.”

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Also, on Saturday, June 17, Burna Boy will return to the huge stadium, Gelredome,Arnhem, in The Netherlands, for the second leg of his ‘Love Damini’ Stadium tour. The first concert was sold-out, and the organizers, BonBon Entertainment, are optimistic that Burna Boy will repeat the feast again.

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It goes without saying that Burna Boy is undeniably one of the best, and if not the best artist of the 21st century. When he says he’s a genius, he backs it up, with his Afro-fusion music.

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The African Giant’s sold-out performance last weekend, at the 80,000-capacity West-ham London stadium in the United Kingdom, was a testament to his urge to take over the world stage. The 3-hour nonstop concert drew an incredible crowd of fans, completely selling out the stadium and cementing a historic moment in Burna Boy’s flourishing career.

The iconic singer is steadily endearing his music to many fans across the world, transforming stage design and performance architecture. His attention to detail and artistic vision created an immersive experience for the audience during the London outing, combining visually stunning elements and a 35-piece band all interwoven with his signature sound.

The lineup of guest performers spoke to who Burna is as a creative genius, Dave, Stormzy, Jhus, and Popcaan all brought excitement to the evening. After the concert, Burna Boy was presented with a prestigious plaque in recognition of his achievement as the first African artist to sell out the London Stadium.

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This historic milestone by all standards solidifies Burna Boy’s status as a global icon and highlights his immense influence on the music scene. It further serves as a testament to Burna Boy’s groundbreaking success and the impact he has made on a global stage.

His distinctive sound and captivating stage presence is steadily reshaping the global music landscape, establishing him as a formidable force wherever he performs.

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Expressing his gratitude in an Instagram post yesterday, Burna Boy said “Uniting people from all walks of life has always been my dream.

“London, thank you for making it possible for me at my biggest show to date! Shout out to my family

We’re Leaving an Impact For Eternity.”

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Interestingly, the success of the London’s concert re-echoed Burna Boy’s previous outing at the 40,000-capacity La Defense in Paris, France on the 20th of May, 2023, where the self-acclaimed ‘African Giant’ equally held the audience spellbound with his energetic performance.

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While the performance lasted, the Grammy award-winner showcased his Afro-fusion sound, exceptional vocals, and infectious energy.

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Amidst roaring chants and anticipation, Burna Boy set La Defense in Paris on fire, as his arrival was greeted with thunderous applause and an outpouring of positivity from his devoted fans. From the very first note, it was clear that the night would be unforgettable.

Seamlessly blending genres, Burna Boy delivered hit after hit, captivating the crowd with his impactful lyrics and infectious rhythms that has set him apart from his contemporaries on the global scene.

Burna Boy is known for possessing such charisma to move the crowd like he was having just as much fun as the audience, while also showcasing his Afro-fusion sound, exceptional vocals, and infectious energy.

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From the irresistible beats of “Last Last” and “It’s Plenty” to the soul-stirring melodies of “Common Person” and “For My Hand,” Burna Boy’s versatility once again impressed and resonated with his global audience.

The self-acclaimed ‘African Giant’ remains unstoppable. His music is piercing into the nooks and crannies of the world and many have described him as the most idolized artist of this generation.

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Before now, American rapper, Kanye West used to be the record breaker, but today, that cannot be said of him as Burna Boy has demystified the world stage , setting a new record that is not a surprise to the global audience.

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Singer Waje Announces Engagement

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Popular Nigerian singer Aituaje Iruobe, known as Waje, has revealed that she is engaged.

The 45-year-old singer disclosed this in a recent interview with Hip TV Lagos.

“I am actually engaged,” she said without giving further details about her engagement.

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While her fiancé remains unknown, the music star recently revealed in a previous interview that she can’t marry an unsuccessful man.

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She explained that age isn’t on her side for her to be patient with a struggling man.

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During the podcast interview on The Honest Bunch, Waje also disclosed that the father of her daughter denied responsibility and abandoned her after getting her pregnant as a teenager.

She added that he later came back to apologise but never assume responsibility for their daughter despite her obliging to his demand for a DNA test, which he never showed up for.

 

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I Won’t Stop Criticizing Tinubu govt – Mr Macaroni Denies Raping 17-year-old Girl

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Nigerian actor, comedian, and activist Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has debunked a rape allegation against him.

An X user with the handle Lukurawa16703 accused the activist of raping a minor and allegedly using the Nigerian police to bully the victim and her family into silence.

This guy actually raped a 17-year-old girl and used police to oppress her family. Now he’s an activist?,” the X user wrote while reposting a tweet of Mr Macaroni criticising President Bola Tinubu administration over the escalating insecurity.

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Reacting, Mr Macaroni said he was only addressing the post because of how “horrendous and distasteful” the accusation is.

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He claimed that his accuser was a support of President Tinubu and the ruling APC, stressing that the allegation was a “propaganda” against him for holding the government accountable.

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He threatened to take legal action against the individual behind the account to serve as a deterrent to others. He called for help for relevant information about the individual that can help him take necessary action against him.

Mr Macaroni added, “This tweet also serves as an opportunity to strongly refute this ridiculous accusation and any other kind from the infested supporters of the APC because I expect their disease to continue to spread as I won’t stop criticizing this abomination of a government!”

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Rapper Falz Asks President Tinubu To Resign Over Insecurity

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Popular rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, aka Falz, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign over his inability to tackle the escalating insecurity in the country.

Reposting a tweet made by Tinubu on 6 November 2014, demanding for the resignation of then President Goodluck Jonathan over terrorism, Falz stated that the President has remained unwilling to protect the lives and property of citizens despite pretending to care in the past.

“You have consistently shown your unwillingness to protect the lives and property of our people despite pretending to care in the past. Resign now!,” he wrote.

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The escalating insecurity in Nigeria, especially jihadist violence against Christians, has attracted more international attention recently.

Speaking at a UN event on Tuesday alongside the US ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Waltz, Nicki Minaj called for urgent action against the persecution of Nigerian Christians.

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She called for peace, unity and freedom of worship. She also appreciated US President Donald Trump for speaking up for Nigerian Christians.

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