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– Angélique Kidjo, a Beninese renowned singer, songwriter, and performer, did not forget to thank Nigerian singers Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, and Mr Eazi for their efforts in her recent Grammy win.
– The 61-year-old yesterday, on April 3, 2021, won a Grammy at the 64th Grammy Awards for Best Global Music Album, beating Nigerian superstar Wizkid and others who were nominated in that category for the prize.
– During her acceptance speech, Angélique Kidjo commended Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi, and others for their many contributions to her winning album “Mother Nature.”
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– At the event, Angélique Kidjo, during her winning speech, praised Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Mr. Eazi, and others for their different contributions to her album “Mother Nature,” which won. She said:
“When I won [my last] Grammy, I said that the young musicians from Africa are gonna take the world by storm, so I want to thank them: Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Sting, Mr Eazi…”
– Kidjo who is a multiple award-winning artist and a fave of the Grammys released “Mother Nature” in 2021.
– On the project, she featured Mr Eazi on the song, “Africa, One of a Kind”, Burna Boy on “Do Yourself” and Yemi Alade on “Dignity.”
– Apart from the Nigerian Artists who was featured on her album, Kidjo also enlisted the help of Nigerian producers, Rexxie and Kel P on the project.
