REBRANDING NIGERIA ABROAD:
AMERICA Celebrates PortHarcourt born Nigeria’s Music Superstar, BURNA BOY
…City of Boston declares March 2nd every year ‘Burna Boy’s Day’ to officially recognize and honor the Nigerian musician
*“Boston’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating culture and diversity is evident in the range of cultural events, festivals, and community initiatives that showcase the city’s multicultural landscape. Whereas, Burna Boy’s legacy serves as a reminder of possibility, reminding us to continue amplifying voices that have long been silenced or overlooked, now, therefore be it resolved: That March 2, 2024 is designated Burna Boy Day in the City of Boston”-Councillor Ruthzee Louijeune, Boston City Council
*FACT: Burna Boy has held so many sold-out shows in Boston since breaking into the international scene
*BY GEORGE ELIJAH OTUMU/AMERICA Senior Investigative Editor, NAIJA STANDARD NEWSPAPER
IN APPRECIATION OF THE CREATIVITY, MUSIC PROWRESS AND ADVOCACY WORKS of Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR, PortHarcourt born Nigerian multiple, Grammy award winner famously called ‘Burna Boy’ on the global music stage, the City of Boston has proclaimed every March 2nd ‘Burna Boy’ to recognize and honor the Nigerian musician.
The details was presented in a Boston City Council paper signed by Councillor Ruthzee Louijeune. According to the paper, Burna Boy was awarded for his “performances and advocacy works.
The document read inter alia: “Boston’s commitment to recognizing and celebrating culture and diversity is evident in the range of cultural events, festivals, and community initiatives that showcase the city’s multicultural landscape and:
“Whereas, Burna Boy’s legacy serves as a reminder of possibility, reminding us to continue amplifying voices that have long been silenced or overlooked, now, therefore be it resolved: That March 2, 2024 is designated Burna Boy Day in the City of Boston.”
Burna Boy has held so many sold-out shows in Boston since breaking into the international scene in 2018.
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