Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has praised Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, describing him and other Nigerian artistes as true ambassadors of the country.
Dangote made the remarks during a media briefing, where he recalled his first visit to Grenada in the Caribbean.
He said the first billboard he saw upon arriving on the island featured Burna Boy, reflecting the growing global recognition of Nigerian music.
“The first time I went to Grenada, the first billboard that I saw was Burna Boy.
“These are our ambassadors, and this is what we need to be talking about. We should not be talking about somebody in Nigeria who was caught with drugs elsewhere,” Dangote said.
He stressed the importance of celebrating Nigerians who project a positive image of the country internationally rather than giving attention to individuals involved in activities that could damage its reputation.
Burna Boy was recently named among Forbes’ 15 African Icons, alongside prominent personalities, including Dangote, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu.
