Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, is set to make history as the first African artiste to perform at the Grammys live recording award show.
Naija News reports that the Recording Academy, in a terse statement via X on Monday, January 22, 2024, disclosed that Burna Boy has been added to the performer lineup for the 2024 Grammys.
The ‘African Giant’ crooner was announced alongside Luke Combs and Travis Scott.
“Attention: African Giant @BurnaBoy will take the #GRAMMYs stage on Sunday, February 4 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT on @CBS,” the Grammy organisers wrote on their X handle.
Other performers earlier announced include Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Dua Lipa.
Grammy award winner Burna Boy is nominated in four categories in this year’s awards, including Best Global Music Album (“I Told Them…”), Best African Music Performance (“City Boys”), Best Global Music Performance (“Alone”), and Best Melodic Rap Performance (“Sittin’ on Top of the World”).
Scott is nominated for best rap album for Utopia. He was also nominated in that category for his previous studio album, Astroworld.
Combs is up for Best Country Solo Performance for his version of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car.”
Trevor Noah will host the Grammy’s for the fourth consecutive year.