Burna broke a record at the 2021 Grammys after ‘Twice As
Tall’ became the first Afrobeats album to win the award.
In a chat with BBC Africa, Burna Boy spoke of his experience
making the album during a pandemic.
He said: “If the environment was conducive and we had
leadership who took the youth seriously and certain infrastructure in place, I
probably won’t be winning a Grammy in 2021. I probably would have won in 2013
or 2014.
“I’m basically the stone that the builders refused when it comes to, you know, being here (in music). I was very relieved because I deserved it. I was hoping a situation wouldn’t happen where I didn’t get what I deserved.
“I saw this moment happening back in 2012. I just realised
it (the music struggle) was bigger than me. It’s like I used to do this on the
streets and everyone is going crazy, but now I don’t see anyone better than me.
“So, it’s like this is serious now. Anything is possible.
Whatever situation you may be in wherever you find yourself doesn’t really
determine your future or stop you from not considering your dreams as being
dreams.
“In the end, we’re in an environment that doesn’t believe in
itself before they even think of believing in you.”
When quizzed on the prospects he sees for music in Africa,
Burna Boy said he takes pride in knowing that more people like him will emerge
to create opportunities and pave the way more for the younger generation of
African musicians.
“A lot of doors are being opened. For me personally, every
door at this point has been opened,” he added.
“It is what will be left behind when I’m not here. That’s
going to be my footprints on the world.”
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