Burna Boy took to his Twitter page to thank the organisers of the award, saying he could not attend the event in person because of his concert in Zurich
By Kehinde Okeowo
Ace Nigerian singer and songwriter, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, took to social media on Wednesday, November 30, to react to winning double awards at the 25th edition of MOBO Awards.
The ceremony hosted to celebrate black music in the UK and the globe took place at Wembley arena, with special awards also given to Nile Rodgers and Craig David, and posthumously to YouTube entrepreneur Jamal Edwards.
Burna Boy, who was unable to attend the event due to other commitments, won two awards for which he had received nominations from the organisers.
He had been nominated in the Best African Music Act Category alongside Asake, Tems, Adekunle Gold, Fireboy DML, Kabza De Small, Oxlade, Pheelz, Omah Lay and Rema.
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He also won the Best International Act category, where he was nominated alongside Beyonce, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Jack Harlow, Jazmine Sullivan, Skillibeng, Summer Walker and Tems.
The singer, after winning both awards, took to his official Twitter handle to thank the organisers of the award, his fans and all those who voted for him.
He went on to explain that he could not attend the event in person because of his concert in Zurich.
He wrote, “Thank you so much @MOBOAwards for the two Awards!!! Best International Act 2022 & Best African Music Act 2022.
“Sorry I couldn’t be there. Truly Grateful. Thank you to all my fans and those that voted #LOVEDAMINI”
Meanwhile, the organisers announced ahead of the ceremony, that the lifetime achievement award went to Chic star Nile Rodgers, while six-time MOBO winner Craig David was honoured for his outstanding contribution to the industry.
