Burna Boy Thanks Fans for African Giant Success in Heartfelt X Post [Video]

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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to express his heartfelt appreciation to his fans for the success of his groundbreaking album African Giant.

In a candid tweet, the Grammy-nominated artist revealed that he had no expectations when creating the album, emphasizing his gratitude for the overwhelming support it received.

"When I made this album, I literally had no expectations at all! I wanted to get shit off my chest and I appreciate you all for fuckin with it. #AFRICANGIANTIS5," Burna Boy tweeted, celebrating the album's fifth anniversary.

Released in July 2019, African Giant has been a resounding success, earning critical acclaim and multiple accolades. The album was among the nominees for Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards and won Album of the Year at the 2020 All Africa Music Awards.

Burna released a tweet earlier to announce the 5th anniversary of African Giant. See the tweet below:

Happy AFRICAN GIANT DAY!!! 🦍🦍https://t.co/MabNiBnjEy
6pm BST #AFRICANGIANTIS5 pic.twitter.com/un3ILZmKN0

— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) July 26, 2024

Burna Boy's honest and vulnerable message showcases his humility and gratitude towards his loyal fanbase, known as the Outsiders. The artist is recognized for his socially conscious lyrics and a unique blend of Afrobeats, dancehall, and hip-hop, which have resonated with audiences worldwide.

The tweet, which has garnered thousands of likes and retweets, has been met with an outpouring of love and support from Burna Boy's fans. Many have shared their favorite tracks from the album and expressed how much African Giant means to them.

See the appreciation post below:

When I made this album, I literally had no expectations at all! I wanted to get shit off my chest and I appreciate you all for fuckin with it. #AFRICANGIANTIS5 🦍

— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) July 26, 2024

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