Burna Boy: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Watch Burna Boy play "Gbona", "Wetin Man Go Do", "Dangote" and "Ye" at the Tiny Desk.
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Nov. 18, 2019 | Bobby Carter -- While preparing for Burna Boy's Tiny Desk appearance, it was evident early on that his performance would be strictly business. After exchanging pleasantries on the phone with his mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, she made it clear there wouldn't be time for much of anything else. "Burna has been working really hard so please bear with us," she told me. "The band will arrive well before him. Let me know the latest time at which he can arrive."
The Nigerian singer and songwriter is one of the biggest African artists in the world. He's also a pioneer of Afro-fusion which incorporates sonics and influences from a myriad of genres, laid on an Afrobeat foundation. The sound has been inescapable this year. The man born Damini Ogulu has been touring the world for the majority of 2019 and has at least 10 songs in the current nightclub rotation. Beyoncé took notice and offered him a place on The Lion King soundtrack, The Lion King: The Gift.
Sandwiched between two sold-out concerts in Washington D.C., his Tiny Desk performance offers something relatively different from what we're used to seeing at his rowdy stage shows. He's more reflective here and restrained, allowing his songwriting to shine. In the spirit of one of his heroes, Fela Kuti, he weaves through highlights from his breakout album, African Giant, that are liable to move your body as much as your social consciousness.
SET LIST
"Gbona"
"Wetin Man Go Do"
"Dangote"
"Ye"
MUSICIANS
Burna Boy: vocals; Emmanuel "Manny" Abiola-Jacobs: drums; Michael "Maestro" Masade Jr.: keys; Jola Ade: keys; Gaetan Judd: guitar; Christina Matovu: vocals; Otis "Bdoc" Mensah: bass
CREDITS
Producers: Bobby Carter, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Bronson Arcuri, CJ Riculan, Jack Corbett; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann; Photo: Mhari Shaw/NPR

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[@KemiKayy]

The backing singer has probably sang those songs hundreds of time and yet she's still jamming to it like its fresh new music 🥰🤩

[@martinsocheje3260]

True loyalty to the project.

[@alisunday3326]

Lol 😂 😂 😂

[@olubunmioke3788]

She simply loves the music...so infectious watching her do her thing

[@reddwarrior2249]

KemiKayy When the rhythm hits you bay bee!! It could be the same song every time,but each time moves you differently

[@hat880]

maybe she dont wanna be kicked out with a refund ..lol jk...i stan burna boy

[@Va7iiD]

This how many people who thinks he’s backup singer is always killing it 👇🏾

[@errcoche]

Whole band man. Amazing music and performance. She is the co-star no doubt.

[@stephanieo5441]

She’s crazy hype. You can tell she loves her job

[@sthembilebuhle3550]

She's a whole mood

[@09chumes09]

Whole MOOD!!

[@bobahun123]

Yeah she vibin’

[@producer-chan554]

We sorely need another Burna Tiny Desk Concert in 2022. He's dropped so much fire since this one.

[@mahoganyh.7755]

Exactly what I was thinking!

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

I am here for it!!

[@jepencarnacion6061]

PLEASE

[@Greekwarrior06]

Especially after this most recent album. Fire!

[@basetsanamolefyane]

Totally second this!!!!!!

[@bickenbackbeinbool771]

We need a Burna boy tiny desk 2024. The hit list has a massive update.

[@klonexofficial]

Fr😂

[@gregorymugeni9344]

😂😂😂😂soo true

[@luvaofjurisprudence5240]

and bri,ng back Christina Matovu for back up singer

[@ugly._.millitant4184]

The stinkface on the piano guy - I felt that

[@sisterphyllis4753]

Edom Kazadi 😂😂

[@candyjamaican]

Edom Kazadi And the one in your pic is hella funny

[@BMinor1111]

stink face is always good ..

[@FNFIHOCTW]

Right😜

[@ivangotyokes]

He's feeling it

[@0mua]

Burna boy looking like his manager just woke him up from a nap and told him to stand behind this desk and sing, and he still killed it!! His back up singer is amazing!! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@spongemariam]

His manager is his mom too 😂

[@awoman9649]

Yes Lol 😅

[@sosoretro]

I was trying to put my finger on it! You nailed it 🤣

[@timzy4136]

@@spongemariam lol🤣

[@sylviawise3362]

She probably did 😂😂 you should see his interview with the breakfast club 🤣🤣

[@Beccathree]

The background singer’s name is Christina Matovu! So glad someone named her in this thread and I’m doing the same! We all love her let’s give her a follow and show her some rightfully owed love

[@ChiTheLight]

Wonderful 💜

[@GianniEndo]

Her energy is infectious

[@tomastianmarley]

She is love ❤️😍💯

[@missclaudiaj9212]

She’s like the sprinkles on top 😍😍😍

[@RA-vq3dk]

Ya man

[@kyeyuneregan5606]

That lady backing up is just the right fit for the performance 🔥

[@HTOWN_MADE713]

She’s the one that caught my attention.

[@SHutchinson]

Yes, she is vibing out 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tiago3272b]

That’s why she’s singing with Burna. He only works with the best musicians, etc

[@kingcorneliassambo]

She is Christina Matovu

[@sammi319]

She made it worse

[@Trichmedia]

I don't see anything stopping this guy from winning that Grammy.

[@samanthajennings1878]

AMEN

[@odohchukwuemeka290]

He's great no two words about it and for that Grammy won already.

[@emmanuelkimutai4752]

me too

[@gontsemoeti6910]

His going against his idol Angelique Kidjo who has a great album

[@Trichmedia]

@@gontsemoeti6910 Of course Angelique kidjo is great, she's a legend, there is no doubt about that but this is burna's boy time, he's a legend in the making.

[@candyjamaican]

Good job Burna Boy but Sis in the back. She’s giving us more life than anyone else.

[@z777z99]

she's his backup singer most of the time, always so fire 🥵

[@lefika6056]

Because she is listening to Burna

[@diannaachando9160]

She is just KILLLIINNGGG it

[@Grace1708]

She's soooooo good 🥰

[@lolopop12345]

Christina Matovu!! The world will know her name too soon!

[@lesliealvarenga7396]

Still watching this masterpiece in 2024🔥

[@faithaka]

wordd

[@RichfieldFearless]

On repeat

[@kingwillstv6979]

On repeat

[@luckyemmanuelibhadojemu6252]

I’m just discovering it, in 2024. 😃

[@PynkConversations]

Burna Boy is fine lawd. The background singer is amazing all by herself and the band is giving me life. I've watched this several times a day since I found it. I love tiny desk.

[@LS-uu4co]

Same , I watch several times a day😭

[@PynkConversations]

@@LS-uu4co me too 😆

[@toniyvette2951]

Ticauda Coleman. You look gorgeous can we be friends?

[@HappyWorkinMom]

Fine Fine Man! I mean his height alone!

[@Freshdjay]

Same feeling with many/daily therapeutic usage😅listen/watch of this piece of art/therapy💯🙏🏾😍

[@mintprint6430]

The fact that this guy sounds exactly like his studio records/ recordings is amazing... no autotune

[@cyndih8680]

Mint Print pure genius status and talent aye eh aye

[@larenblue1586]

To be fair, he doesn't sing anything too complicated (from what i've heard in this video). So it shouldn't really come as a surprise.

[@beeceezm9837]

He does use autotune his just perfectly on key so u can't tell

[@FVMMOdin]

Was about to state that I think he is way more of a studio artist then in this setting. No autotune makes it sound...not bad but u know...Just not that sauce that we used to.

[@nailz4325]

He needs no autotune he is a different type of artist the world is finally getting to experience his "Afro-fusion"

[@CookingUpAStorm]

Tiny desk really getting everyone on here fr and I’m here for it

[@25447carepear]

Baby, Everybody. Ok! I wanna work at Tiny Desk. Tiny Desk do y'all sell tickets for these acoustic performances?

[@naosayo2061]

Yhhh they got Dave now Burna too liveeee

[@mastermind9670]

Fr fr lol 👌🏾

[@refused1]

ok

[@sundayatasie6019]

My Boss for life

[@shebayah]

You know your music good.. when you don’t say ONE WORD to the crowd! 😂 But still get 👏🏽 I love this tiny desk!!

[@muneneog4119]

Fr😂😂

[@williamshakespeare9815]

Hes like Im going to sing, get paid then go home" 😂😂😂😂😂 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@respectmypretty86]

No dialogue needed lol a quick bow and “thank you” at the end is all we need!!

[@lasseelbk2933]

I love the way one of the pianist is not even paying attention to the keyboard.. He is just going with the flow. Amazing

[@thabangduncankgaditse7629]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@williamshakespeare9815]

My goal is to not give a f**k in ligr as much as him 😂😂

[@poshimukaka]

😂

[@BenMaina]

he plays with the confidence of a man with job security 🤣

[@elidates]

2 pianists

[@alansjf33]

He found one back up singer that is so good , that she can do the job of an entire back up section of singers.

[@1Faith71]

That's definitely true

[@lilhottieful]

She's Awesome!

[@blessedhw133]

God bless her and burna 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️💙

[@delmallah]

She is truly Amazing! 👏❤

[@lilianarios5627]

She's amazing!

[@clubgreatness]

Burna's voice is one of a kind. That backup singer won't be back up for long. She'll have her own Tiny desk episode one day.

[@2sunami]

amen to that

[@shanty2242]

Amen. 🙏 (Hopefully, she reads all these comments about her!)

[@Wenko33]

preachhhh

[@nanellyg5842]

Amen !

[@azaldottin1222]

She butchered Dangote

[@oliviamandel8969]

Most of Afro beats lyrics are so relatable. Our lives, daily struggles, love, hate, friendship , government, betrayals, there is a song for everything. Blessed to be alive to witness this musical revolution.

[@Marciarosepetals]

Omg 😢so true❤❤

[@towoawawaboofficial]

We've been through so much, we have a lot to sing about

[@user-xo6qg8ke6s]

True true❤️💛💚💪🏾🫶🏾

[@marcusgriffin4352]

How on earth can someone's voice be exact the same with his song %100.. Is it lyrics? Vocals? punchlines? rap? sing? stage performance? Song writing? What do you need from this man? He's actually prove it that he's genuine, no auto tune or much editing of vocals. Do you want highlife? Hiphop? Afrobeat? Rap? Name it please. Man is too good and not even suppose to be compared to any African musician.

[@iamdaveiamdave8741]

Bless you for this❤️

[@gbengaodugbemi]

The only reason I’ll put Burna Boy over Davido and Wizkid is ‘cause he actually has some meaningful songs, and his songs are not generally disposable.

[@calixvss]

facts g , even after listening to davidos album . you cant even rate it half as good as african giant

[@gbengaodugbemi]

DJ CALIX Definitely, Davido’s album didn’t live up to the expectation, and to believe the masses waited for four years for that stuff and got that was distasteful. Almost all the songs on the album were mediocre aside from 2-3 songs. Definitely not a Grammy material.

[@oregolelefinger]

Enjoy music and stop comparing different artists

[@oregolelefinger]

That's what they do in SA too .its not right

[@gbengaodugbemi]

Just Finger Nobody is comparing. And even if we compare, why can’t we?, our music genre is about to break new grounds in the international scene, we need someone who can be a face of it. So, sending a message to “contenders” that you have to come with a message in your music, the type that puts you in a Grammy nomination is not a bad thing. Moreover, this new version of Afrobeats is still at its fledgling state, so we can shape it early. No bad energy, my comment was made out of love for Afrobeats. I’m a fan first.

[@damilolafelixson8855]

That background singer is a whole mood

[@mommyevolve1378]

You're a whole mood.

[@silver20002000]

@@mommyevolve1378 Haha :D :D

[@mommyevolve1378]

@@silver20002000 lol

[@kaykhadaeblessed4187]

Yesss she is

[@princesseetoilesadeeq7767]

She’s his main background singer, Fyah!!!!

[@empinoah]

Who is still watching this masterpiece in 2023? 😍

[@kgomotsopule4089]

I'm gonna listen to it in the near future

[@fadziruzengwe4052]

13 December 2023....lost count how many times I've come back to this

[@wesleyphung8332]

2024

[@chinonsoidechukwuka8655]

Bro, this 2024 and I've lost count🤣

[@hediltonmacie8517]

2024

[@nyfaniloandrianjafy8171]

I want to give love this the bass player. Wetin Man Go Do has no bass on the album, but here he kills it.

[@gabrielsmith6909]

The bass is insane.

[@bobbygpicker]

I taught Otis bass at his school he was always going to give out it big time

[@4400rudy]

I always said that to myself

[@mwenemeshack]

I agree🔥🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾

[@VL60757]

Luv this song!!!

[@NicOleFrenchie]

Christina Matovu is killing these background vocals. She looks like she’s in church

[@s043849]

I gather that she is as I have the same surname as well. :)

[@s043849]

Ps. I googled and she is a Ugandan-British singer.

[@bauhousedesignersug4743]

WOW! That’s wonderful. Much love from 🇺🇬. One love 🇳🇬 🇺🇬

[@valentinemkhululincube3433]

I loved her before she sang for Burna, Am ready to marry her👊👌🤣🤦‍♂️😘

[@latishagreen4451]

Right she does it so effortlessly

[@derickshalo384]

She holds him down in every performance and never strays.

[@rUtHlOvE1415]

Like she’s everything 😍

[@ruvikelly5563]

sis is a whole vibe

[@badboybrizzy5702]

The lady right!!😂 that just came to my mind now.. She’s a GAINT too❤️💯

[@tomiwafaith]

Her voice is amazing!! And i love hue she looks so happy when singing too . Her vibe is amazing 🤩

[@askia8]

She is a goddess 💞💓🙈💓💞💓🙈👍👍🙈🙈🙈

[@DillonPink]

Man, this African music is taking over the world. It's infectious. Always been a fan of Burna Boy since his track "On the low". And the musicians are just insane, they somehow just have the perfect rhythm, style and swag. Please get Burna Boy back.

[@elaiyeabiamoweilucky4591]

listen to like to party 😂

[@ayanlafaye5776]

Burna really put his heart in "Dangote" . One of his best hits.

[@stephenrobinson3965]

so no one gonna mention these musicians these dudes are cooking straight through theses beats

[@rishiganguly2112]

Seriously. This needs a studio version. It's so amazing.

[@reachinnirvana9076]

The whole group🔥🔥🔥just like erykah badu tiny desk

[@Mimi-nr6jx]

the band arrangements are beautiful

[@SheBettaSang]

Like it was nothing!

[@danielleriley8491]

Righttt I was thinking the same thing!!

[@evie5385]

Anybody else keep coming back to listen to this???? I’ve watched it so many times it’s so good

[@normabriffe9842]

me

[@kgmk7604]

Same

[@juanestadian8471]

Me. Dont like Burna. Think he's way too arrogant. But this performance and that band 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jonitvofficial8247]

@@juanestadian8471 that’s what cameras always like to show about artist all the mistakes that they do are big deals you don’t know him personally so like what if you get to meet him and everything it’s a actually the opposite of what u think about him let’s say he was the one calling you an arrogant and he don’t even know you how would you feel ?

[@MisterTyse]

Like the most part ov every tiny desk 👌😁

[@annoir]

I didn't get it. His performance on Jimmy Fallon's show came across my feed. Led me down a KZbin rabbit hole. I see that people adore him, one of the world's biggest artists, but I wasn't getting it. Then I came across this Tiny Desk Concert. His voice stripped down without any auto-tune. The band playing as though one mind. And oh my god, that background singer. I know it's legit when I start moving, chair dancing, like the ancestors have possessed my body. I get it.

[@chieblack]

Yes he always sounds better live, a natural talent.

[@mabeaute8963]

The combo of his voice and hers is magic! And the band is smashing it !!

[@gracedaniels3387]

The fact that he’s been traveling the world and he looks kind of tired. He still graced Tiny Desk with his presence and KILLED IT! 💪🏿🏆 🔥

[@leoonezer6567]

You right

[@kwanelemadondo9329]

He is probably high

[@Aoneify]

Facts!

[@dharkknight4747]

@@kwanelemadondo9329 LOL, nah.. just shy!

[@911afterwerkmotorsport8]

Burna loves where music is

[@tay9766]

The fact tht he sound exactly like the audio, is proof of His Raw TALENT!!

[@Auntkekebaby]

Yes

[@ebonywillis6657]

Super facts 💯

[@olayelebaguelbaguel7947]

Even sound better than the studio stuff😂😂😂😂

[@favourchuks8534]

@@olayelebaguelbaguel7947 I swear

[@mazito1000]

@@olayelebaguelbaguel7947 I play this one over the originals.

[@BabyNishNish]

That background vocalist in a class all by herself

[@Humphriestess33]

Burna Boy is my HUSBAND! I fell in LOVE with Ye after a traumatic time in my life and it awakened ALL 3 parts of my Native American Ancestry and African Ancestry. I awakened at that time. Now, everything this man makes is gold!

[@AngelVOPro]

Christina - Burna’s back up singer - is on POINT!!!!! Their voices blend so well. She needs to be brought forth!!!

[@michealtoju5473]

Yea..She is burnaboy official back up singer...She did most of the back up on the album.

[@rastapanol]

In the future her album will be super fly... she got the voice, flare and vibe.... I will buy her album...

[@akenmi]

That's how people clamoured for Ego to be brought forth instead of doing back up for Lagbaja, see where that left both of them. Plenty examples abound. Christina is doing a wonderful job with Burna, don't know if you meant her going solo or something.

[@AngelVOPro]

Keno Yeah....I just meant a solo

[@kiaamora8452]

Anyone know her instagram??

[@MissShila]

That background singer is punctuating all his words in such a glorious way! She’s something. She has a vibe.

[@samuelamekye8849]

She's absolutely amazing

[@Oponu-Ayirada]

The lady is a wizard.

[@autumntrees2825]

Her voice is beautiful

[@yinkaomolaja3266]

She has sweet voice. Her carriage was good too

[@cj2lapaixify]

Your comment gave me chills

[@lungichamza7152]

Tiny desk exposes artists who aren't authentic and shows those who are truly gifted but he's good he sounds exact like he does in his songs...no auto tune what so ever

[@fatoumatatoure7437]

I looooove , how the guy with guitar appreciate the back singer voice by giving her those eye contact and nod. They are all so good

[@kaptainmavibes9311]

😂😂😂

[@nikki9412]

Yes! 😊

[@Youngmadiba]

Credit to burnas producer as well... They gave him timeless beats and no one gives them credit

[@Queeness]

Prince Simz his name is on every track tho. His tag is “ it’s kel p vibes” 😊 his name is Kel P . He does most of burnas hits

[@topboy2151]

Who told you no one give him credits?

[@tekBeatz01]

Kel P got a prestigious award (Headies) and a few others. He's getting big worldwide! Look him up

[@JYT212]

Great shout, one of his producers is an amazing producer from south east London called P2J. Remember the name.

[@Uchawibeatz]

Kel P vibes is Tha one! Da Boi be fine oh!

[@MarvelousMoony]

When you get to be a backup singer of the person you're a fan of. 😂 Sis was having the time of her life!

[@chidinmaekeocha2030]

You’ll sing with your whole heart 😂😂😂

[@takingitonedayatatime7851]

She definitely was. I love it.🤣🕺💃🔥

[@Marciarosepetals]

❤❤❤yes 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@justsaraaah3286]

Everytime !!! Even on live concerts love her

[@e_bb]

He had a cold and was in the middle of African Giant tour and he still did so good 🥺

[@sunsetwavey]

wow...yeh i felt like he was tired or sick but he still came through for us... a giant for real

[@kameelahsalaam2748]

That bass player is LIFE!!! 🥰

[@nah_thando9336]

U can tell the backup singer is an actual fan of burna...the continent is proud👑👑.

[@RealEstateMoses]

His back must hurt, from carrying Africa all year📢

[@jasonnwajei7876]

Yrs emexdd bruhhhhh 😂😭☠️

[@Africankidd83]

You must not know anything about African music, so much to explore in African music

[@cdou1301]

You know there are great artists that have dropped music all year, right? Such as Toofan, Davido, Wizkid...

[@moosesnWoop]

WLALALALA haha

[@nestorymsacky6838]

African giant is stronger

[@JackTheSkipper28]

This man is talented! He sounds just like the album. I have to see him in concert!

[@SAVVYSAM.]

His energy is unmatched and he is regarded as the best stage performer in the continent

[@tinkawinka16]

Christina the background singer is real vibes!!!!!!!! she got the Memo long time! 🔥

[@KandeeClouds]

That background singer gives me life 😍

[@swabirvictor6105]

Awesome

[@rickjames21]

Christina Matovu - Right. Her energy is just amazing. Her moves

[@oyinmiokiyefa4184]

she was on one!!!! loved her vibe!!!!!

[@Beccathree]

@@rickjames21 omg thanks for giving us her name !

[@BluMoon101]

I really hope burna is taking care of himself...take time and rest african giant!!!

[@911afterwerkmotorsport8]

BluMoon101 waka waka no rest ooo , wetin man go do ??

[@adebolarotimi-silva2049]

Looking tired, yeah; but dude is obviously a hardworker...

[@kabedhamauryln5915]

For real

[@Mayborn88]

I'm thinking the same thing

[@r.i.3073]

The Scenarios there are dark circles underneath his eyes, he looks tired

[@cjay3598]

The back up singer Christina Matovu is a Ugandan and im proud of her.

[@ZazVocals]

BLOWN AWAY BY THE BACKING VOCALIST'S TONE

[@abundancesunflower1971]

Christina Matovu from Uganda😊

[@fabriannnaa6788]

Don’t understand nothing he’s saying but the vibes are wavy 🤙🏽🤙🏽. I’m here for it

[@gracebenson9945]

You want a translation? 😂😂😂

[@tantine_ooh-wah-sey]

Then girl you should get on the Afrobeat wave.

[@devaughnlumpkin]

Right

[@projectrain2254]

He's speaking a broken English at times. Similar to Patois called Pidgin. Just gotta listen

[@rudegal48able]

Wet tin man go DO 😳😂 HIS VIBES ARE SO STRONG, keep listening and you WILL connect... AND everything he says in Yoruba he repeats in English 🙏🏽

[@MaameAma]

Its a spiritual experience every time Burna performs . Backup vocalist never disappoints either. She legit finds him in/on every note. Love love

[@rosemarykoumbassa1636]

Ama A she’s amazing! Christina Matovu

[@JFmindtalk]

9:24 is when the stars aligned. That's what it sounds like when the ancestors speak, embrace, and love you.

[@betheljohnson7390]

Burna vocals is outta this world, shout out to the back up singer. She’s exceptional as well. Gather here if you’ve watched this more than once.

[@KiRetteCouture]

I think Burna was tired here but he still managed to deliver as he always does. That back up singer!

[@dbest282]

He needs his blunt to flow before signing he's not tired 😂

[@KiRetteCouture]

@@dbest282 😂😂😂😂

[@kinashify]

I see your point but I interpreted it differently - humility! He didn't want to stand out coz he's part of a whole.. I was totally impressed with the instrumentalists as well as the BGV... Burna wanted that to come out - there's no him without them!

[@OladipoAgoro]

I felt it too, like he tried though

[@moosesnWoop]

he is - you can see it. He's exhausted, but he's putting in the work.

[@Texan052]

Its disrespectful for Ad to interrupt burna boy.

[@Itsemperor_jaft]

😡aswr... very disrespectful 💯

[@nzeyimanamanzi645]

😂😂😂

[@yunekavondetta183]

LOL, Right!!

[@joanolgakeine6971]

Yeah right

[@xavierb.535]

here's a trick. skip to the end of the video, then restart it

[@dorischikwani3281]

the way he performed Dangote touched my soul. This man is an amazing inspiration.

[@youngmagic8343]

i felt5 it too!

[@tinaf1390]

This is the BEST "let me see what this is" KZbin video I've ever clicked on!!! Never heard of Burna Boy before this video!!🤩🤩💯💯❤‍🔥❤‍🔥s

[@dadarichard8966]

Welcome to the family

[@southernquill2699]

He’s consistent: Consistently putting on a good show... consistently feels his music... consistently putting out good music. I’m with it. Shouts to whoever they hired that made tiny desk concerts reflective of the music of the world. ...I’m with that too.

[@indigogirl17]

Bob Bollen

[@sydneymurphy4148]

Sis.. I said the same thing!!! Their programming has been much more inclusive as of late, and I for one am not mad. I got my whole life listening to this at work.

[@ishenarobinson9616]

He is incredibly talented. Really an African Giant. I can't wait to see how his career and artistry continues to grow.

[@ibecece]

I just posted the same thing. He reminds me of listening to old r&b singers like Gladys Knight who still sounds good when she performs.

[@charleskawuma7506]

Me too

[@damooruknodamoorur7389]

I fu***** love being black!!! Natural greatness, through all adversity...beauty, grace, talent, strength, magnetic chaoooos... magic, energy, soul, universal soul ethics, ancestral army, madness, intelligence, common sense and loooooove

[@LoveStarsWorld]

Every day

[@GlamourOwns]

Not to forget, so much passion !

[@yunekavondetta183]

YESSS sis!! ❤️🖤💚

[@Kashleighsays]

Amen!

[@jaydechose8046]

Da Moor u kno Da Moor u r it’s all about soul and education, nothing to see with colour

[@evettehill533]

All props to “African Giant” but the background Queen 🙌🏿😘

[@nwadikemichael4379]

Burna boy don't need stress himself while even recording a song...his voice is stable and sound .....no auto tune...he is Blessed

[@mathewswandera7597]

Dat backup girl will one day become a star .

[@linitygitonga5274]

She's already a star whatchu mean 😝,lol

[@rodrigomancusi5376]

She’s already

[@natresse007]

Star with a capital S

[@rakitic8635]

Word 2

[@chorrellpique4057]

In my eyes she already is a star. She has such an electrifying presence whenever she’s on stage with him. Lovely to see her enthusiasm!

[@mingusfan]

This auto-playing after Koffee's NPR set has confirmed to me that Tiny Desk Concerts are the best thing on the internet.

[@nellimani8994]

ONGGGGGG

[@cavelwoolery9151]

No joke.. I'm here for tiny desk... I hope they don't get a bigger desk

[@yannickm4835]

Colors too

[@hyasmine7336]

Facts

[@damascusdupont1234]

Tiny desk and colors are pretty much where it's at right now!

[@jacobowen6129]

Another NPR session from burna pleaseeeeee 😫🙏❤

[@elizabetholegbo3270]

The backup singer is definitely a vibe❤

[@ahmedabiodunakanbi4206]

The person that scouted that backup singer for Burnaboy should kindly help Manchester United with good players......what a backup she is!

[@ricampbell]

LOL!!! You are terribly funny!

[@supernova7848]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gbaynga]

🤣🤣🤣

[@favourchuks8534]

Bro 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ayenistephen7710]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gus7avogab]

Find you someone that complements your live the way the backup singer complements Burna's music, straight up chill and lit

[@patienceosarenotor7015]

I tell you lol

[@sheepgray08]

Oh yessss

[@rellysunshine9665]

She fits like a glove.

[@grozdinapetrowic4323]

wish it... and build it... you get it🥳

[@iamthediapora]

Watch it manifest.

[@glendao7164]

I could listen to him all day. There’s certain things he does with his voice & his low register that reminds me of Fela Kuti. ❤️🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼

[@shegliteconcept9046]

Like too epic ☺️

[@lesajakes]

Fela is his idol and his grandfather managed Fela, so the inspiration runs deep.

[@Robio_scorpio]

Nahhh he sounds nothing like fela

[@glendao7164]

@@Robio_scorpio Burna’s low register sounds like Fela on Water No Get Enemy.

[@sunsetwavey]

fela the goat

[@botmais1koanterior]

Lady in the back isn’t just a great back up singer. She’s also good vibes 😎 you can just tell

[@marymachadoramos5539]

I love the fact that they came to do music, no introduction no conversation only music and vibes, this concert is what actually got me into listening to Burna, he is amazing many blessings

[@yazaldechavana7432]

👌👌👌💕

[@yazaldechavana7432]

Um abraço strai8ght to you Portugal

[@Arthuratz]

Talento demais.

[@bakiaye6508]

This is where I first discovered him as well.. randomly at that! And was captivated by his sound.

[@pinkervlogs392]

0:01 Gbona 3:23 Wetin Man Go Do 6:46 Dangote 10:47 Ye

[@iamsoza]

PinkerVlogs legend 👌🏾🙏🏾

[@Sir.festus]

I never knew burn boy was this talented.

[@peterade1697]

A Grammy winner for reason

[@scoot8792]

Heard of Burna Boy but never actually listened. All of this was incredible 🤯 WOW

[@martinschinedu3173]

Burna has raised the bar high on Afro beats genre .

[@Tomi_janet15]

Definitely

[@josephcarter6687]

Agree

[@kelvinbanee7015]

Real high

[@jaibanks7151]

Fela kuti the Father of Afro beat!

[@jaibanks7151]

Burna has Definitely Done his part!

[@wanjanjama]

"[Only when the lions have their own historians, will the history of the hunt no longer glorify the hunter]" - Chinua Achebe. Your excellence, Burna, has created, a whole new table for Africans in the world of music. Thank you for your drive, consistency and vision.

[@debdebock]

Wagamini Wanja Njama yes!!

[@drearoses1306]

Wagamini Wanja Njama I was just discussing this Nigerian author over Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. Went to meet by boyfriend’s mom who is a professor at UGA and Achebe’s book “Things Fall Apart” was a topic....

[@uchee211]

Achebe was my Great Uncle! Still have all his books autographed by him

[@pedrocesarzapatamosquera7887]

Wagamini, gracias hermana. 🇵🇦

[@steveveron251]

Thank you Wanja, Achebe is the greatest author to have come from the African continent, his quotes and proverbs are just out if the world, very iconic.

[@lunanina20]

Burna Boy is one of the few artist that sounds good or even better singing live😍👏

[@tsalt7547]

My man arrives for business, no banter between songs and drops one of the best TDC of all time.

[@leobutie7758]

I adored the “no no” and “yes yes” backup. She was once a “The Voice” contestant in the UK!

[@missm472]

Really? What's her name?

[@nanaa6619]

missm472 Christina Matovu !!

[@whatabouttupelo]

The Voice slept on her...she's amazing!

[@missm472]

@@whatabouttupelo good. She was exposed to her blessing

[@itees91]

@@nanaa6619 Is she originally a Ugandan? Her surname is a popular Ugandan surname.

[@imaginashauns]

This guy needs an unplugged album

[@reachinnirvana9076]

Yessssss

[@heatherxtherese]

Woah i never actually heard burnaboy live, it's incredible how tinydesk is internationally representing !

[@zion8236]

BURNA BOYYYYY!! 🙌🏾🔥 I saw him live in the rain at Afropunk Brooklyn 2022 and his performance was The Highlight of the event for me. I danced so hard in the rain. 💚

[@nanakwasi1790]

I love the way sis finessed that voice too

[@asiphejuleka788]

I love how much this girl is enjoying this performance 😂😂 but side note: can we have Miguel back for a updated Tiny Desk Concert

[@golden.333]

I second Miguel!!!

[@abby__twinye]

I second

[@DM-is4wr]

Yes to Miguel!!!

[@ckjlikeisaid]

I's have it. Bring him on back...

[@takiahawthorne3716]

yaaaasssssssssss......i stand!!

[@somethingpretty5202]

I love this man. I see the people commend the back up singer and the Giant himself and I commend them, can we also appreciate the men with the instruments at the back. The sound at dangote😭😭😭 I never heard it this way🔥🔥

[@Valeryyy001]

The back up singer is so amazed to singing to his songs with him , you could see it

[@olivernjoroge9225]

Burna saving money here band members doubling up as body guards...

[@nishachelle]

Oliver Njoroge Facts 😂

[@Nora_RN]

😂😂😂😂😂Niaje Oliver

[@oneildentu-kurtsmann8564]

😂😂😂😂

[@olivernjoroge9225]

@@Nora_RN poa sana

[@weslineroberty230]

😂😂😂🤣😂🤣They’re all so beautiful.

[@chigo_e]

Burna Boy doesn't use autotune o His voice is so unique

[@NeoFighterX]

lagbaja

[@nyahb3242]

Feels like hes rocking me in his arms and singing in my ear..........................perfection!

[@albertomajor2129]

no backup no Autotune 100%natural He is the African Giant

[@josiahflame7477]

There's backup

[@felitintimberomayor]

He's more than a singer but a true African artist. His voice characteristic his melodies and lyrics combined make his art uniquely impressive.

[@JrSoRandom]

Shout out to burna boy's security filling in for the band.

[@bruno_semi]

I chuckled

[@SoulSatisfiedNow]

😂

[@john-adriancoker2789]

Man dem are all hench, maybe bar the guitar player, but I guess it's to cut costs 😂

[@Mityob67]

Thugged out, fully strapped, playing fire.

[@jiggyone868]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@rickjames21]

Christina Matovu: We love you. We appreciate you. We see you. Keep smiling and dancing .

[@scarletmwanaok]

Lol.

[@sheillahn9558]

Who is matovu?

[@rickjames21]

@@sheillahn9558 The back up vocalist.

[@nambisworld]

🙏🏾💜

[@rickjames21]

@@nambisworld No like really. We been fans

[@seniormankai]

Oluwa Burna, African giant🔥🔥🔥🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@thaliciadillon6852]

Now this is Talent to sound like your studio version❤❤❤❤❤ my baby Burna Boy🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 I wish someone would tell me otherwise😮😮😮😂😂😂😂😂

[@niyamack4006]

Ooh cause I will 😂😂

[@thomaschristensen670]

I’d rather have to go through 100 ads before the video starts than a single one interrupting the flow of this amazing show

[@MyAfropuff]

Couldn’t agree more! I’ve no problem them having adverts at all - especially if it helps fund and produce these amazing concerts - but the placement of them!😩😩😩 Takes me right out of the zone…😒

[@bpknows1]

Bro I just got hit with 1, KZbin don’t even warn you anymore 😂 the add just abruptly starts

[@KamilaShakur]

Seriously, the ad blew me 😒

[@sweetlifeofvidette4716]

I came here for the back Up singer. She’s that bish.

[@littyykittyy4417]

SweetLifeOfVidette I’m literally screaming, soon as I played this video I was looking for her, it’s so cool Burna has so much respect for his artists and she’s living her best life 👏🏾👏🏾✨

[@sweetlifeofvidette4716]

Can we get her IG handle 😭😭😭

[@LL-et3yk]

@@sweetlifeofvidette4716 @christinamatovu

[@Nestle245]

And not the actual artist? Seriously? Lol

[@yk007beats8]

Wrd!!

[@sarahprosecco]

No matter how low I feel, I can't help but dance around the flat listening to his music. How much talent can you fit on one tiny desk??