NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy-nominated
singer/songwriter and Nigerian pop star Burna Boy, best
known as Nigeria's musical
ambassador, who continues to capture the world audience with his
Afro-fusion harmonies and upbeat melodies, has signed with SESAC
Performing Rights for direct U.S. representation, it was announced
today.
Prolific songwriter and artist Damini "Burna Boy" Ogulu, who
recently released his fifth studio album Twice As
Tall, is a two-time honoree of the Best International Act
BET Award and a recipient of the MTV Europe Music Awards Best
African act. Twice As Tall, executive produced by
Sean "Diddy" Combs, Bosede Ogulu and Damini "Burna Boy" Ogulu, was
recorded mostly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The newest album is a
follow-up to his Grammy-nominated African Giant,
which garnered hundreds of millions of streams in 2019.
"With his empowering lyrics and enrapturing beats, it's no
surprise that Burna Boy is leading the way for Afro-fusion
throughout the world," says Mario
Prins, Sr. Director of Creative Services, SESAC. "His music
and African roots are deeply felt—finding its way into every aspect
of American Music. I believe we have yet to see the best of him as
he continues to reach greater heights. SESAC is very proud to
officially welcome Burna Boy to our direct affiliate family."
"My music and I are global," said Burna Boy. "But it makes sense
to have SESAC represent me in the U.S.A."
In addition, Burna Boy has released a series of EPs and singles
including the award-winning 2018 album Outside, which
led to Burna's U.S. breakthrough—debuting at #3 on
Billboard's Reggae Albums chart. Last summer, Burna was
featured on The Lion King soundtrack, The Gift,
curated by American singer-songwriter Beyoncé. Other fans and
collaborators include Coldplay's Chris
Martin in "The Monsters You Made," which reflects the
current climate of systemic racism and social injustice, and artist
Sam Smith, who featured Burna Boy in
the July release of "My Oasis."
About Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, born
2 July 1991, known professionally as
Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to
prominence in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single
from his debut studio album L.I.F.E in 2013. In 2017,
Burna Boy signed with Bad Habit/Atlantic Records in
the United States and Warner Music
Group internationally. His third studio album Outside
marked his major-label debut. In 2019, he won Best International
Act at the 2019 BET Awards and again in 2020. His fourth studio
album African Giant was released in July 2019; it won Album of the Year at the 2019
All Africa Music Awards and was nominated for Best World Music
Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. He was awarded the Best
African Act at the 2019 MTV EMA's and African Artiste of the year
at the 2020 VGMA's. On the 14th of August
2020, he released his 5th studio album Twice as
Tall to critical acclaim.
About SESAC PRO
SESAC Performing Rights
Organization is the second oldest PRO in the U.S. It
drives efficiency in licensing for music users and enhances value
for its affiliated writers, publishers, and composers by providing
timely, efficient royalty collection and distribution. SESAC
represents over 30,000 songwriters and film composers from a broad
range of genres including artists such as Adele, Christophe Beck, Rosanne
Cash, David Crosby,
Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan,
Lalah Hathaway, Kesha, Gabriel Mann and many more. SESAC
is a leader and innovator in music licensing that administers
public performance, mechanical, and other rights through SESAC PRO
and its affiliates including The Harry Fox Agency, Rumblefish, and
Mint Digital Services. SESAC Rights Management has offices in
New York, Nashville, Los
Angeles, London and
Munich.
Media Contact:
Edie Emery
SESAC Inc.
eemery@sesac.com
615.963.3496 / 202.423.6806
Jenna Smith
SESAC Inc.
jsmith@sesac.com
615.932.7905
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