On Saturday, March 27, in Rivers State Government House, Governor Nyesom Wike alongside fans in Port Harcourt, received a courtesy visit from Grammy award-winning musician, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, his parents, Samuel Ogulu and Bose Ogulu, and his management team.
Wike congratulated Burna Boy for the pride he brought to Rivers State after news broke out that he won the Best Global Music Album category of Grammy award with his ‘Twice As Tall’ album, according to him, the entire state was elated.
Wike 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 also organizes a reception to celebrate his excellence in the music industry as the reception was also doubled as a concert which was tagged “Twice As Tall (Concert/Reception).
Governor Wike during the event also gifted him N100m with land to build in the Old GRA in Port Harcourt.
Wike also promises to give N10m each to every artist that performs during the Homecoming concert.
The concert was held at the EUI Event Center along Sanni Abacha Road in Port Harcourt on Saturday.
Burna Boy, however, noted that he deserved to win the prestigious award while also stated that he was relieved after he was announced the winner of the Best Global Music Album category.
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