Africa Entertainment News of Saturday, 1 February 2020

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Angélique Kidjo hangs out with Burna Boy and his mum in Los Angeles

Burna Boy poses with his mum and Angelique Kidjo Burna Boy poses with his mum and Angelique Kidjo

It appears it is back to business for Grammy-nominated singer, Burna Boy as he has moved on from his loss at the Grammys which left many Nigerian music lovers disappointed.

The Anybody crooner was recently sighted with Anglique Kidjo, 4-time Grammy winner and the winner of the Best World Music Album Award for which he was also nominated.

A photo and video has since surfaced on the internet which captures Kidjo with Burna Boy and his mother. Judging from their animated conversation, it is clear to see that there is no bad blood between them.

Angélique Kidjo was announced the winner of the 2020 Grammy Award for Best World Music for her album Celia. Taking the stage to accept the award for which she was nominated alongside Burna Boy, she gave a heart-melting acceptance speech in which she hailed the Nigerian music superstar for his musical talent.

Kidjo who started off her speech by dedicating the award to Burna Boy, stated that he is one of the African artistes changing the way Africa as a whole is perceived.

Her speech was welcomed with huge applause from the audience.