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Burna Boy electrifies fans at 'M.anifestivities' concert

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Mon, 24 Dec 2018 Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Nigerian entertainer, Burna Boy left fans wanting more at Bukom Boxing Area with a magnificent performance at the ‘Manifestivities' concert Sunday December 23rd.

The much publicized M.anifest headline concert held on Sunday night, saw massive audience, and Burna Boy’s performance on the night justified the excitement that his fans had when he was billed to thrill.

The concert was packed with diverse people, who had gathered to see their superstar on the night. Burna Boy made a grand entrance on the night with an intro of his new hit single “Gbona”

He also performed both old and new songs as his set list covered some of his bangers from his different projects, like ‘Giddem’, ‘Halleluyah’ and ‘Devil in California’ much to the joy of the crowd. The entire venue lit up with fans screaming. Burna’s energetic performance however transformed the already ignited atmosphere into a full dancehall festival.

The crowd were at their best, chorusing the song, line for line, in one awesome moment that captured the very essence of his artistry.

The energy in the audience was unreal and Burna created a beautiful and distinct feeling of stagecraft and music brilliance within the whole Bukom Boxing Arena vibing off the passion, energy, and enthusiasm from the crowd.

It was indeed a captivating night, one that will forever be remembered and one that confirms the legacy that ultimately defines the man, Burna Boy.

The Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter Burna Boy was born Damini Ogulu in Lagos in 1991. He began making music when he was just ten years old, and while at school a fellow classmate gave him a copy of the production software FruityLoops. Armed with these means, he began to create his own beats on an old computer. After he graduated from school he moved to London to attend university, but dropped out after two years and moved back to Nigeria.



As a result of his new discoveries, Ogulu created a confluence of genres that would become his signature sound. Alongside LeriQ, they created “Like to Party,” which marked his rise to prominence, and created a local buzz along the way. 2013 saw the release of his debut studio album. L.I.F.E., which featured guest slots from Wizkid, Timaya, 2face, and M.I., and drew favorable reviews from the music press. For his sophomore effort, 2015’s On a Spaceship, he parted ways with both his record company and LeriQ and delivered a record even more diverse than his first.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com