Burna Boy: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@iamdanielkeys]

🥺🥺🥺 I would love to attend ❤️✅

[@creativelinkagency]

Been listening on repeat for years❤❤

[@BAPS_504]

I want a chance!

[@xprophetx47]

Ruger on here would go viral !!!

[@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"

[@bickenbackbeinbool771]

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

[@klonexofficial]

Fr😂

[@gajbzi9344]

😂😂😂😂soo true

[@luvaofjurisprudence5240]

and bri,ng back Christina Matovu for back up singer

[@Teh.London]

Fr

[@dollynafuka7128]

No really ❤🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦🇳🇦

[@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!

[@Khumos-y6x]

Totally second this!!!!!!

[@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

[@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

[@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 💞💓🙈💓💞💓🙈👍👍🙈🙈🙈

[@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

[@lesliealvarengacuadra]

Still watching this masterpiece in 2024🔥

[@faithaka]

wordd

[@RichfieldFearless]

On repeat

[@kingwillstv6979]

On repeat

[@luckyemmanuelibhadojemu6252]

I’m just discovering it, in 2024. 😃

[@godswilluchenna4914]

He's amazing

[@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??

[@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 !

[@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

[@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💯🙏🏾😍

[@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

[@lilhotfire]

She's Awesome!

[@AnointedchildofAbbaElahCAHW]

God bless her and burna 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️💙

[@delmallah]

She is truly Amazing! 👏❤

[@lilianarios5627]

She's amazing!

[@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 🤣🤣

[@candyjamaican]

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

[@x777aria]

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!

[@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

[@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 👌😁

[@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.

[@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.

[@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❤❤

[@Towoawawabo8]

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

[@JazzRasta-e2j]

True true❤️💛💚💪🏾🫶🏾

[@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

[@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!!!!

[@Va7iD]

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’

[@cullenein]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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❤️

[@pinkervlogs392]

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

[@iamsoza]

PinkerVlogs legend 👌🏾🙏🏾

[@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!!

[@martinschinedu3173]

Burna has raised the bar high on Afro beats genre .

[@Lady_Tee15]

Definitely

[@josephcarter6687]

Agree

[@kelvinbanee7015]

Real high

[@jaibanks7151]

Fela kuti the Father of Afro beat!

[@jaibanks7151]

Burna has Definitely Done his part!

[@mabeaute8963]

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

[@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 !

[@yunekavondetta75]

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

[@nanakwasi1790]

I love the way sis finessed that voice too

[@nah_thando9336]

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

[@kameelahsalaam2748]

That bass player is LIFE!!! 🥰

[@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!

[@KeeblerCookies]

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

[@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

[@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 😂

[@TheMarksman0415]

When it comes to black cultural music, this is 100x better than rap in my opinion.

[@AlexanderDunetz]

When piano and guitar get through a complex passage and then they nod and smile at each other , they are affirming , "Yeah , that works also." They are jazz musicians , having created a genre unique unto themselves , seeking discovery , bravo.

[@kingnarhmusic]

You have a way with words Sir. :-) Hopefully you get to review my music one day. :-)

[@munix9351]

Fun fact. Majority of his band have played together for around 10 years. The connection is deep

[@petxen1]

Soulfully deeper and been longer in existence than jazz... it's purely afro-beats....trace it back to Féla Kuti, Orlando Julius, Evang. Ransome-Kuti (Féla Kuti's Grandfather) etc

[@spencergray9315]

Vincent Alabi jazz is not just a genre, if you play music then it describes the organic jamming as things "join together" - jazz was originally a way to describe that synchronicity

[@srtandoh]

I saw that nod there from Gaetan at the 7.31min mark.Priceless🙂

[@runnykals2843]

Back up singer is having a blast. Her energy is contagious 😊

[@abundancesunflower1971]

Christina Matovu from Uganda😊

[@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.

[@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

[@TheOriginalRasheedat]

I love his old school Nigerian sound. Fela would LOVE his music!

[@kentara_excelsior]

Florabelle Raindrops RIP Fela!!!

[@lightestray1265]

Burna's grandfather and Fella has history ..... so its natural for him to pick up the remains of Fella .... Big ups Burna boy....

[@boriscontreras9460]

Not Really, Fela Kuti was against christianity in his country. As a "foreign religion".

[@loveleaf4187]

😊 I was introduced to Burna Boy after bringing up Fela to a coworker

[@angejoelziade6920]

Fela love him

[@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

[@IHaveAPalindromicName]

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

[@samu1238]

HIS BACKING VOCALIST IS A WHOLE MOOOOD!!!

[@dorischikwani3281]

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

[@youngmagic8343]

i felt5 it too!

[@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.

[@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!

[@busolageorge3845]

No transitions, no talking, not a word, just straight to the soul. Straight to the music. OluwaBurna...I love you

[@terrenhuggins2837]

Yes yes yes!!!

[@damianmcdonald7658]

What does oluwa means?

[@busolageorge3845]

@@damianmcdonald7658 "Oluwa" is in reference to a higher power, essentially it means our God. It is common in Nigerian names of Yoruba decent, as is Burna Boy (and myself) to have "Olu" in their names because the meaning of names in Nigeria is believed to be tied to the prosperity of the person, so it is very important. Names are VERY important in Nigerian culture. For example, my full name is "Olubusola" with a meaning along the lines of, God has given you much, has bestowed plenty upon you. So essentially, this reference is a link to God, that many Yoruba people have in their names, and therefore, in them.

[@damianmcdonald7658]

Busola George much appreciated. Give thanks for the depth of your explanation. OluwaDamian out.

[@makeupselecta]

He sounds so good, but he gotta work on that stage presence.

[@cjay3598]

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

[@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 🙏🏽

[@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

[@imaginashauns]

This guy needs an unplugged album

[@reachinnirvana9076]

Yessssss

[@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! 😊

[@tobstar1980]

The backup singer is just a vibe. Best tiny desk ever!

[@IEGI]

I don't understand Yoruba or Ibo but I'm loving the vibes from this performance! More Nigerian artists please!

[@jacpppp]

Da Uce *Igbo

[@cyrilchannie5120]

It's mostly in Pigeon English

[@SA-oq5lz]

Pidgin

[@belle.a1536]

And he speaks Yoruba

[@wildwaymonee8o8]

@@cyrilchannie5120 ....🤔... Was tryna figure out why I was understanding some if it....islander talk fast this way as well.. maybe that's why I was able to pick up

[@JazzyMonetD]

I love how lit the background singer is! She’s killing it 😍😍😍

[@Motenitaworld]

JazzyMonét&Weetie yesss she’s litt🔥

[@charleskawuma7506]

Simply went in there and murdered the whole thing

[@JazzyMonetD]

charles kawuma exactly! I’ve watched it so many times since this dropped. 😟😂

[@BabyNishNish]

That background vocalist in a class all by herself

[@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.

[@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.

[@JamilaChanthey]

Sis is a whole mood. Love her energy!

[@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.

[@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]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ronniacherry]

I love his voice fam. His backup vocalist has a beautiful voice as well. I definitely need an African Giant live album.

[@brightisirimah4053]

I second this

[@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!

[@motivesasmr]

4 Years as passed and I am still coming back here. Leave a like and I will come back and listen again.

[@drsurgeon-i1m]

BURNA BOY HAS NEW SONG TITLE--- BUNDLE BY BUNDLE

[@FranckYound]

I love him so much. I went to see him at Coachella, L.A then Paris, AfroPunk and now I'm going to see him in Puerto Rico, AfroNation.

[@judylove2626]

Franck Yound oh u got money money 👏🏾👏🏾

[@iamhermonica6331]

When is that?

[@FranckYound]

Iamher Monica March 2020. 18-21. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

[@Nora_RN]

@@FranckYound this will be on my bday(20th),I'll have to attend this one

[@akikiaovie]

judy love the guy get bar o💵

[@indiraabraham8561]

Man I honestly like the way this sounds more then the original versions. It sounds so natural.

[@ibra9160]

It sounds like they're playing on total nature in a forest of carribean islands

[@K1ddkanuck]

The ghost of Fela Kuti is smiling.

[@hermannyambu8565]

@@K1ddkanuck underated comment

[@CHINURUKA]

@@K1ddkanuck awww

[@thesixthbook]

Burna Boy is the BEST live performer I’ve ever seen and I’ve seen a lot of performers. If he’s ever in your area, go see him. This was phenomenal, a display of his raw talent, but when he isn’t behind a tiny desk, it’s a lot different.

[@obirastafari22]

Wait till you see flavour n'abania

[@Love25648]

Flavour???

[@obirastafari22]

@@Love25648 mos def

[@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.

[@fredrickogweno621]

Probably one of the most AUTHENTIC sounds Africa has produced !!

[@TheWallethead]

You need to do more research

[@fredrickogweno621]

@@TheWallethead What's up bro. I am open to any enlightenment.

[@TheWallethead]

@@fredrickogweno621 Africa has a lot of sounds, makossa has been big for like 30-40 years. Coupe decale was humongous 10 years ago. That’s just some brief examples. All these sounds made wave. Just because Burna is more mainstream don’t mean he’s the best sound out of Africa. Burna is the man no doubt. He’s the best now. In terms of authenticity, there’s a mixture of different sounds that Burna uses, from Afrobeats to South African style music to Caribbean vibes etc....

[@jonathangonzalez5474]

This sounds isn’t authentic to Africa. The only thing authentic may be his accent (I can’t confirm that , don’t know much about him) but as far as the music, definitely not authentic African.

[@KB-sj8hb]

jonathan gonzalez how would you know you aren’t even African. Yes his sound is very much like fela, and very much Nigerian Afrobeats

[@blackmanthings5055]

"Gbona" 0:03 "Wetin Man Go Do" 3:18 "Dangote" 6:45 "Ye" 10:47 The entire masterpiece: 0:00

[@misonyathikazi]

Blackman Things thank you

[@onizeonwukeme2200]

Thank you

[@teamsuperbabycheeks9521]

Bless you my child 😂😂😂 10:47 It is ☝️

[@tnobre_08]

You daa man 🔥

[@devondebesta760]

Not all heroes wear cape

[@grandmaswisdom1583]

This back up singer got pipes it’s like there’s three of her singing up there

[@nadyasayad7588]

Her Name is Christina matuvo!

[@azurelybrandt6502]

He got three for the price of one, she amazing. All of them.

[@fezekamagagula2831]

the lady's voice compliments his so well. pure magic 🪄🔥🔥🔥

[@felly-fel]

I love how the band looks at each other smiling while they’re in the middle of jamming cause they killing it!! Especially during “Dangote.” One of my fav tiny desks, very dope 😍

[@yudk8418]

That’s the way of the live!!! Smiles have been missing these days... smh

[@kenechukwuolisah5835]

Burn boy is a REAL artist!!! Like a breath of fresh air!

[@juanestadian8471]

Makes up for Burna Boy's total lack of manners

[@Kevizzle05]

Thats africa

[@mauriceschaeffer5070]

Shout out to Burna Boy's management team. Y'all the real MVPS.

[@crazyworldthis]

Maurice Schaeffer his momma. 🙌🏾

[@davidgoldman3236]

That's his mother

[@mauriceschaeffer5070]

@@davidgoldman3236 I know but she is not a one man show. Other people too.

[@ZazVocals]

BLOWN AWAY BY THE BACKING VOCALIST'S TONE

[@abundancesunflower1971]

Christina Matovu from Uganda😊

[@awahfelix5071]

His backup singer is a whole mood.😘

[@debolaadebanjo4195]

Here for Christina Matovu. How she vibes with the songs - Burna is lucky to have her, and Burna himself, no words mahn!

[@daaiyahwaheed7704]

Beautiful. Music always the sound . i wish i knew some of the words But thsts ok it's still feel good to hear

[@Alubuto]

You really like this man! 😊 Found you on twitter too

[@shawndouglas1580]

Wait, the lady is Ugandan?

[@blackpearl1938]

is she Ugandan ??

[@chidinmaugoji5195]

thanks for giving us her name

[@DaAgent47]

If we all loved our jobs as much as Burnas back up singer this world would be a better place 💯💯💯💪🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@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??

[@martinsjoseph661]

This shows that Burna wrote and composed most of if not all of his music. Just listen how fluent he sings it words to words without the song in the background.

[@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

[@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

[@nathashou]

His voice is so soothing. Sounds like balm on a sore heart.

[@JudithAffran]

God bless sis on the backup holding Burna Boy down. I see how tired he is, touring and sharing his music with the world. I always enjoy every Tiny Desk Concert. Keep them coming. Love from Ghana.

[@giftfromyoutube]

That Lady has a synth in her throat😂😂. Her singing is divine. She knows how to rhyme with Sir Burna's cool voice. The musicians too are awesome. The guy on the electric piano especially, I love how you make it bluesy and jazzy. I love the whole performance. Great Music is Here.

[@monicasmiths386]

You forgot the band they killed the fela Kuti version.

[@nambisworld]

😅🤦🏾‍♀️🙏🏾Thank YOU❣️

[@emmanueludoh2217]

Ím

[@mrsarkodie4077]

@@nambisworld you are awesome!

[@oyebolanoah3278]

Sir who now??

[@jozieash5016]

He reminds me so much of Fela and all the other Afrobeat musicians who preceded our current Afro synth music. They always sang about life. Also, I like those easter eggs from Fela's music.

[@josephkuforiji9407]

Honestly

[@saintfrann]

He takes inspiration from Fela. Also his grandfather I think played with Fela or something like that

[@MrBlackBono]

Jozie totally agree

[@oyinmiokiyefa4184]

definitely the goat since Fela

[@jozieash5016]

@SIYINCABA DUBE Fela was never nominated for a grammy, it was Femi.

[@gloco620]

I swear to god, I can just listen to Burna Boy ALL DAY!!! He is one of the few musical artists who sound exactly like his recordings, even better live...omg!!!

[@zeddling151]

You've gotta give props to that bassist. He's really grooving

[@kikipooh6350]

He sounds the same live and in recording... smooth and soulful ❤️

[@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.

[@JFmindtalk]

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

[@albrightaloyce3732]

Y'all hearing the band right? Straight out masterpiece. Christina too fire

[@nambisworld]

Thank you ❣🙏🏽

[@tletsoalo]

Sis is KILLING this. But the whole band 🔥 too.

[@nambisworld]

✨🙏🏽❣

[@tigrefofo3853]

That sis 🔥🔥🔥

[@tletsoalo]

@@nambisworld we love you Christina!

[@takingitonedayatatime7851]

💃🕺🔥

[@juliuskilonzi4421]

Came for Burna, stayed for the back up singer 🔥 Afrika is the future 🇰🇪

[@tsalt7547]

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