How 'African Giant' Burna Boy became a roaring success

By Aisha Salaudeen, CNN

Updated 1758 GMT (0158 HKT) November 21, 2019

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Nigeria's Burna Boy has been nominated for the Best World Music Grammy.
Photos: Here are some of Africa's biggest music stars
Nigeria's Burna Boy has been nominated for the Best World Music Grammy.
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Angelique Kidjo is a singer, songwriter and activist from Benin. She is one of Africa's most respected performers and has won three Grammy Awards in her wide-ranging career.
Photos: Here are some of Africa's biggest music stars
Angelique Kidjo is a singer, songwriter and activist from Benin. She is one of Africa's most respected performers and has won three Grammy Awards in her wide-ranging career.
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Tanzanian recording artist, Diamond Platnumz is an award-winning musician. In 2015, he won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Africa, Middle East and India Act.
Photos: Here are some of Africa's biggest music stars
Tanzanian recording artist, Diamond Platnumz is an award-winning musician. In 2015, he won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Africa, Middle East and India Act.
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Nigerian born musician, Yemi Alade, gained prominence after winning a Talent Show in 2009, and is best known for her hit single 'Johnny,' which has become an international anthem.
Photos: Here are some of Africa's biggest music stars
Nigerian born musician, Yemi Alade, gained prominence after winning a Talent Show in 2009, and is best known for her hit single 'Johnny,' which has become an international anthem.
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Tiwa Savage won the Best African Act at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards, becoming the first woman to win the category.