Burna Boy Makes Grammy History with Afrobeats Performance
Nigerian artist Burna Boy became the first Afrobeats star to perform at the Grammy Awards, featuring Brandy and 21 Savage in a historic medley.
- Burna Boy, joined by Brandy and 21 Savage, performed a medley of his hits, marking the first time an Afrobeats artist took the Grammy stage.
- The performance featured songs 'On Form,' 'City Boys,' and 'Sittin' on Top of the World,' with Brandy and 21 Savage making special appearances.
- Burna Boy's track 'Sittin' on Top of the World' samples Brandy's 1998 hit 'Top of the World,' showcasing a blend of Afrobeats and R&B.
- Despite nominations in four categories, including Best African Music Performance and Best Melodic Rap Performance, Burna Boy did not secure a Grammy win this year.
- The Grammy Awards introduced the Best African Music Performance category this year, with the award going to Tyla for 'Water.'