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Burna Boy Lands a Spot on ‘TIME’ 2024 Most Influential People List: ‘He Is History in the Making’

Burna Boy has been named as one of TIME's list of 100 most influential people of 2024, which was announced on Wednesday (April 17).

“Inspired by the fantastic drums of Nigerian folk music, and studied in the craft of the great African singer-songwriters, he follows in the footsteps of Fela Kuti — the internationally celebrated Afrobeats artist and activist,” Kidjo wrote. Burna wrote the essay for his “Sittin’ on Top of the World” collaborator 21 Savage, who also made the TIME 100 list. … His approach to rap is refreshingly genuine; he speaks to us in a relatable way, effortlessly navigating the complexities of the genre,” he reflected in part.

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