Burna Boy is a pride of Rivers state – Governor Wike says

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

Wike made this assertion, yesterday, when Burna Boy, his parents, and the management team paid him a courtesy call at the Government House, Port Harcourt.

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.

“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,” he said.

“You’ve done us proud and we owe you a duty to show you love. Wherever you are, your people appreciate you.”

The governor urged Burna Boy not to relent in his musical endeavour as the state government will continue to give him all the necessary support he requires.

Earlier, Burna Boy said he was deeply grateful and incredibly humbled by the reception by the government.

“I really appreciate being here. This is probably the biggest honour that will be bestowed on me since I was born. It is one thing to win the Grammy and to be applauded everywhere else in the world and another thing to be loved in your own home and that to me is worth more than anything I can get. So, I appreciate you my governor for taking your time out to do this.”