25/03/2024
Why did “Twice as tall" win a Grammy Award and ‘African Giant' didn't?
Following Burna Boy's loss to Angelique Kidjo at the Grammy Awards in 2019,
‘Twice as Tall' challenged his aspirations and hopes.
Burna Boy relentless in his pursuit persisted on moving forward because he couldn't LEVEL UP until 2018 when he Gained global recognition and became less predictable, according to him his next move is guided by an indescribable force.
In the ‘African Gaint' album of 2019, Burna Boy dabbled into Six distinct African cultures.
In the song “Different" he defined themes of ‘Inequality, change and difficulties, a song which featured Damian Marley who pictured the importance of humanity amidst diverse societal difference.
This track became more interesting when Burna boy speaks about seeking alternative paths to truth and knowledge because History teachers now misleads students.
But why did the Grammy Overlook ‘African Giant' despite all the Ingredients? 🤔
In ‘TWICE AS TALL' Burna Boy was notably led by the Spirits.
Diddy's Voice on the track ALARM CLOCK directly echoes akin to an African mother giving advice to her beloved child.
Besides Burna’s verse on LEVEL UP the opening segment from the soundtrack to the 1959 film ‘Journey to the Center of The Earth,'
“ I'd have to be twice as tall at least To feel better than I do”
Serves as a poignant reminder to Every African.
“Way Too big" a single track off TAT was a reflection of who Burna Boy truly is. Listening to ‘Intro' on his sophomore project ‘On a spaceship' will give you an insight on where he is coming from.
Taking us back to the days of “Old Roger is Dead" (a soundtrack for many 90's children) in ‘Naughty by Nature' a track which featured Hiphop Trio ‘Naughty by Nature,' Burna explained his experience from Running away from Police to his hate for Politics with the 90's melodic theme.
(But Why was Burna Running from the Police?🤔)
Bose “Mama Burna” Ogulu delivered a moving speech on ‘TIME FLIES' which samples
