Grammy Win: Burna Boy receives grand welcome in Rivers (Video)

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has described Grammy award-winning Afrobeat artist, Burna Boy, as the pride of the state.

Wike spoke when Burna Boy, his parents and management team paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt on Saturday.

The governor said the state was proud of Burna Boy for the rare distinction of becoming a winner of the prestigious Grammy award.

He said:

“There is no Rivers person that will say he or she is not happy with the kind of pride you’ve brought us. I am very happy and I can tell you, whatever you think we can do to promote you, we will continue to do it.”

Wike congratulated Burna Boy for the honour he did to the people of the state all over the world explaining that when news broke that Burna Boy was the winner in the Best Global Music Album category with his Twice As Tall album, the entire state was elated.

Burna Boy receives a grand welcome as he visits his state, Rivers state, after winning the Grammy award. pic.twitter.com/acpXNcDaG5
— Laila Ijeoma | Lailasnews.com (@LailaIjeoma) March 27, 2021

Burna Boy at the Rivers state government House earlier today. pic.twitter.com/jXDxh0qpZp
— Laila Ijeoma | Lailasnews.com (@LailaIjeoma) March 27, 2021