Famous Nollywood actor and Jara TV presenter, Uti Nwachukwu has expressed is own take concerning Burna boy who claims he is greatest in afro music aside Fela Kuti.
Reacting to the backlashes he said Nigerians should be thankful to Burna Boy for bringing respect to Nigeria’s name as slamming him or comparing him with other stars was not nice.
He tweeted;
“Why do we have a problem with peeps blowing their own trumpet?? Why do we call it pride?? If u are used to putting yourself down and not speaking as things are/should be, then stay down!! But DO NOT FOR ANY REASON FORCE ANYONE TO THINK AND ACT AS SMALL AS YOU! Respect
@burnaboy!
Concluded by saying;
“We should actually thank @burnaboy for putting RESPECT on our name internationally!! Especially at times like these where we have very little to brag about as a country! Entertainment has been our saving grace in recent times! PUT SOME RESPECT ON HIS NAME!! HE FREAKING EARNED IT!”
In 2010 he won Big Brother Africa all-star edition season 5 in which he lasted for 91 days by defeating Munya in a final vote of 8 to 7
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