The ruling All
Progressives Congress APC has described Nigeria’s Afrobeat sensations, Damini
Ogulu (Burna Boy) and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (Wizkid) as inspiration to the
youth, following the awards they won at the 63rd Grammys held in Los Angeles,
United States of America USA.
The party in a
statement by the National Secretary of its Caretaker Extraordinary Convention
Planning Committee CECPC, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe noted that Burna Boy
won the Best Global Music Album category with his Twice As Tall album
while Wizkid won the Best Music Video for his song with Beyoncé; Brown Skin
Girl.
“This is unarguably Nigeria’s biggest moment on the world’s
music stage and an affirmation of our artistes and the vibrant afrobeat genre
as an international musical force. “This indeed crowns efforts of Nigerian
superstars such as Fela Ransome-Kuti who were the main progenitors of
afrobeat/Afropop that have become mainstream music all over the world.
As a party, we are
immensely proud that our musical stars are leading the pack of young Africans
who are redefining the global music space. “Burna Boy and Wizkid’s Grammy
awards are an inspiration to Nigerian youth as they continue to make their mark
in different endeavors.
In a related development, the PDP National Publicity Secretary,
Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in a tweet said, “@OfficialPDPNig congratulates @Wizkid
and @Burnaboy, says their #Grammy Awards showcase the resilience of the
Nigerian spirit.
“The duo has shown the capacity of the Generation-Next-Nigeria
to take our nation to envious heights. Congratulations… More wins!”