President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian music star Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, whose entry won the “Best Global Music Album” category in the 2021 Grammy awards.

He said Burna Boy has made notable contributions in the field of music which the world has come to recognize.

“Congratulations to Burna Boy on being conferred the 2021 Grammy, the world’s most prestigious musical awards.

“He has made notable contributions in the field of music which have brought glory to Nigerians at home and abroad. We are proud of his path-breaking achievements,” said Buhari, in a statement issued by Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu.

The President also congratulates Wizkid who emerged as a joint winner of the Grammy Awards in a different category.

Buhari acknowledged the efforts of forerunners like King Sunny Ade and Femi Kuti whose creative exertions earned them Grammy nominations, paved the way and brought Nigerian music to global reckoning.

The President believed that the record breaking musical achievements are a recognition of the Nigerian creative talents and the awards will open doors to other aspiring citizens.

The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and the main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party, have celebrated Afrobeat stars Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun also known as Wizkid for winning Grammy Awards.

Burna Boy clinched his first Grammy Award after winning the ‘Best Global Music Album’ category for ‘Twice As Tall‘, his 2020 project.

Wizkid also clinched the Grammy Award for his role in ‘Brown Skin Girl’, a 2019 song by Beyonce, an American musician.

The project, which is a track off Beyonce’s ‘The Lion King: The Gift,’ won the ‘Best Music Video’ category at the award ceremony held in Los Angeles.

The two major political parties celebrated the duo in a tweet and further encouraged them that the best is yet to come.

“We celebrate Nigeria music and afrobeat stars Damini Ogulu Burna Boy and Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun Wizkid on their GrammyAwards. The best is yet to come,” APC said.

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!”

Both artistes have continued to receive a series of congratulations following their success at the Grammy Awards.

Several celebrities have also continued to celebrate both music stars. Don Jazzy, Davido, Simi, Davido, Seyi Shay among others have all congratulated both musicians on their win.

Davido has congratulated his colleagues Wizkid and Burna Boy for making Nigeria proud at the Premiere Ceremony of the 63rd GRAMMY Awards.

Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, won the best global music album category after beating four other nominees at the 63rd Grammys.

The musician won the category with his Twice As Tall album released in August 2020.

Wizkid, on the other hand, won a Grammy for the Best Music Video’ for his role in ‘Brown Skin Girl’, Beyonce’s 2019 hit song.

He won the award alongside Beyonce, who owns the song and featured artists – Wizkid, Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN.

However, Davido described the awards as a victory for Nigeria.

“Whichever way you look at it, this is a victory for Nigeria for the culture and for my people ! Congrats to our winners! Tule Naija!,” Davido stated on his verified Twitter account.