Get ready world, we’re all coming’ — Burna Boy reacts to Grammy award loss

Damini Ogulu, Afrofusion sensation better known as Burna Boy, has reacted publicly for the first time after losing out to Angelique Kidjo, a Beninese singer-songwriter, at the 2020 Grammy Awards.
The award-winning singer lost the ‘Best World Music Album’ category to Kidjo at the the 62nd Grammy awards, held at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on Monday.
Taking to his Twitter page, the ‘African Giant’ crooner commended the sportsmanship of the eventual winner of his category.
He also appreciated the Beninese singer and others who have been rooting for his success so far, noting such has helped him to forge ahead.
In the post, Burna Boy hinted the Grammys was indicative of what to come in the course of the year, adding that the world should get ready to witness more of such exploits.
“I love you forever @angeliquekidjo and every single person that rooted for me, I don’t take any of it lightly! The world get ready cause we’re all coming!,” he wrote on Twitter in reaction to Kidjo’s acceptance speech.

…congratulates Angelique Kidjo on her Grammy win, calls her ‘Mama Africa’

After a few hours of no social media activity by Burna Boy – who didn’t even post a picture of himself at the Grammy Awards – he has congratulated Angelique Kidjo on her win. A few hours ago, he took to his Twitter account to express his excitement at Angelique Kidjo’s win.
He wrote that, “I love you forever @angeliquekidjo and every single person that rooted for me, I don’t take any of it lightly! The world get ready cause we’re all coming! #FOOTONNECK2020.” During a Breakfast Club interview on Power 105.1, New York, Burna Boy said that he personally sought out Angelique Kidjo for his Grammy-nominated album, African Giant.
In the same breath, the self-acclaimed ‘African Giant’ also commiserated with Kobe Bryant’s family. He wrote, “If I wasn’t doing music I would have played basketball, and it’s all because of Kobe! We’ve lost a legend and our hearts are breaking! Prayers up for his family #ripkobeandgianna.”
During her acceptance speech, Angelique Kidjo also gave Burna Boy a shout-out. In the end, it’s all love, respect and mutual support.