The Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy, the multi-award-winning Afrobeats icon 2Baba, and the music sensation Teni have each received national accolades from President Muhammadu Buhari in honor of their outstanding contributions to the Nigerian music industry.
In a ceremony conducted at the
Government House Villa in Aso Rock on October 11, 2022, the president presented
national honors to 447 Nigerians and foreigners, including kings, previous
ministers, icons, and the senate president.
Burna
Boy, whose record "Twice As Tall" won the World Album Category at the
2021 Grammy Awards, was given the Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) award.
His father accepted the National award on Burna Boy's behalf.
Likewise,
superstar vocalist Teniola Apata "Teni" and music legend Innocent
Ujah Idibia, known 2Face, received the honorary title of Member of the Order of
the Niger, MON.
President
Buhari commended the musicians, stating that people should be encouraged and
recognized for their contributions to the development of their country.
"Worth
mentioning are our artists, especially our very own Burna Boy (Damini Ebunoluwa
Ogulu), who won the Grammy Awards in 2020," he remarked. He and other
artists have given the Nigerian entertainment sector a new identity and
elevated it on the world stage.
The
statement said, "At the recently finished Dubai Expo 2020, Nigeria's
pavilion was a beehive of activities as our musicians entertained tourists from
all over the world.
Six
individuals received the GCON, 55 were given the Commander of the Federal
Republic (CFR), 65 were given the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), 77
were given the Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR), 110 were given the
Officer of the Niger (OON), 74 were given the Member of the Federal Republic
(MFR), and 55 were given the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON).
The
Federal Republic Medal I (FRM I) and Federal Republic Medal II (FRM II) Second
Class) each had four recipients.
The
OFR Award was given to the seven honorees who were foreigners.
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