Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and Nigerian pop star Damini “Burna Boy” Ogulu has signed with SESAC Performing Rights for direct US representation, they announced it today.
The songwriter and artist recently released his fifth studio album Twice As Tall, which is a two-time honoree of the Best International Act BET Award and a recipient of the MTV Europe Music Awards Best African act.
Twice As Tall, executive produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs, Bosede Ogulu and
Damini “Burna Boy” Ogulu, was recorded mostly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The newest album is a follow-up to his Grammy-nominated African Giant, which garnered hundreds of millions of streams in 2019.
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In addition, Burna Boy has released a series of EPs and singles, including the award-winning 2018 album Outside,
which led to Burna’s US breakthrough—debuting at No.3 on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart.
Furthermore, last summer, they featured Burna Boy on The Lion King soundtrack, The Gift, curated by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé.
Also, other collaborators include Coldplay’s Chris Martin in The Monsters You Made,
which reflects the current climate of systemic racism and social injustice, and
artist Sam Smith, who featured Burna Boy in the July release of My Oasis.
“SESAC IS VERY PROUD TO OFFICIALLY WELCOME BURNA BOY TO OUR DIRECT AFFILIATE FAMILY.”
MARIO PRINS, SESAC
“With his empowering lyrics and enrapturing beats, it’s no surprise that Burna Boy
is leading the way for Afro-fusion throughout the world,” says Mario Prins, Sr. Director of Creative Services, SESAC.
“His music and African roots are deeply felt – finding its way into every aspect of American Music.
I believe we have yet to see the best of him as he continues to reach greater heights.
“SESAC is very proud to officially welcome Burna Boy to our direct affiliate family.”
“IT MAKES SENSE TO HAVE SESAC REPRESENT ME IN THE U.S.A.”
Furthermore, Burna Boy added: “My music and I are global.
“But it makes sense to have SESAC represent me in the U.S.A.”
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