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Burna Boy Unveils 'No Sign of Weakness,' a Genre-Fusing Eighth Album

The record balances club-ready energy with reflective songs, paying homage to Black musical legacies.

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Overview

  • Burna Boy defines his sound as Afrofusion by blending Afrobeats, reggae, hip-hop, R&B and pop throughout the album.
  • On the club-minded single “Bundle by Bundle,” he celebrates money, status and indulgence with commanding energy.
  • The track “Update” incorporates a sample of Soul II Soul’s “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)” and channels 1970s Soul Train style in its video.
  • Guest appearances from Mick Jagger, Stromae and Shaboozey underscore the album’s cross-generational collaborations.
  • The title “No Sign of Weakness” serves as a mantra of strength and vulnerability while honoring Black musical traditions.