Multiple award winning singer Elton John has described Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy as ‘great’ musician.
In a video, shared on Instagram by BET Award winner, Burna Boy, the singer kept on replay, the moment where Elton introduces him on his show on Apple Music segment, ‘Rocket Hour’.
Elton has so much music to play on his #RocketHour today – @burnaboy, @africaexpress, @TEYANATAYLOR and more!
9am LA / 12pm NY / 5pm UK on @Beats1 🚀
Listen ➡️ https://t.co/W4EMLC74op pic.twitter.com/pMANPtDsUs
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 17, 2019
The ‘Dangote’ singer was caught by surprised, he couldn’t conceal his excitement, he had to head to Elton’s twitter page to confirm the video he saw and expressed his exhilaration in the video he [Burna] posted on his own social media page, commenting “You see am?”
Elton John’s endorsement of Burna Boy comes in time his newly released ‘African Giant’ album is making waves globally and in his local abode. Prior the release of the album, he gave a wonderful performance at Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Burna Boy keeps enjoying amazing growth in 2019 due to his hard work. Earlier this year, the singer was one of the African musicians who took the center stage to perform at the Coachella, the Afro-fusion singer proceeded to feature on Beyonce’s applauded album, ‘Lion King: The Gift’.
He has also had an interview with The Breakfast Club and appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Burna Boy is definitely being watched by notable figures around the world, as we don’t who is next to go public in approving and praising his talent.