Angelique Kidjo has dedicated the award for Best World Music Album to Nigerian singer, Burna Boy.
The Benin Republic legendary singer beat Burna Boy to win the award for the fourth time.
During her acceptance speech, Angelique Kidjo mentioned Burna Boy's name who had an amazing year with his African Giant album.
Watch the video below.
Although Burna Boy did not win, Angelique Kidjo dedicated the Award to him!
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Below is a video showing Angelique Kidjo's performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony.
Meanwhile, South African rapper, AKA has reacted to the news of Burna Boy losing the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album.
Burna Boy lost the award to Benin Republic legendary singer, Angelique Kidjo, at the 62nd Grammy Awards which held on Sunday.
As soon as the news broke, many stormed Twitter to get a reaction from AKA who had a back and forth with Burna Boy during last year's xenophobic attacks suffered by Nigerians in South Africa.
While many expected a certain reaction from AKA on Burna Boy's loss, the rapper tweeted: "I never hated Burna Boy. All I did was stand up for my country. I think it’s time to move past this narrative. It’s tired. Like I said, even a nomination is a huge achievement".
He added: "What you should have done is focus on the positive instead of thinking about me and my country. In any case, Burna is still a champion. We still consider him a winner".
