Nigerian Afrobeat star Burna Boy has lost the two categories he was nominated for at the 65th edition of the Grammy awards 2023, which was held today, Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the Microsoft Teatre in the US.
The singer was nominated alongside top acts such as Angelique Kidjo in the ‘Best Global Album’ category and Eddy Kenzo in the ‘Best Global Performance’ category.
South Africa’s Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini & Nomcebo Zikode defeated Burna Boy’s ‘Last Last’ to claim the award for the Best Global Music performance.
Burna Boy’s album “Love Damini” also lost the best Global Music Album award.
Japan’s Masa Takumi edges Angelique Kidjo and Burna Boy to win the Best Global Album category.