It is Burna’s time - Nigerians react to Burna Boy's BET Awards win

Thousands of Nigerians have taken to Twitter to express their joy about Burna Boy's recent win at the BET Awards.

The popular musician won BET’s Best International Act, beating five musicians from other countries including Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania to emerge the winner.

According to Nigerians on the social media platform, Burna's talent and drive are unbeatable. They also added that he truly deserves the title of 'The African Giant' as he had proven time and time again that he really is the giant of African music.

Read some reactions below:

Burna Boy has become the first African Artist to win 3 consecutive BET Awards.

He is also the first African Artist to win 2 consecutive BET Awards.

He won the BET Best International Award (global) in 2019, 2020 and 2021. pic.twitter.com/OrkdZhhVO9

— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) June 28, 2021

Burna Boy wins best international act. Nigeria stand up. Africa stand up! #betawards2021 #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/sDTSKmYCP8

— Aria (@aria_is_chicc) June 28, 2021

Burna Boy becomes the first African Artist to get three straight BET nominations and Wins.
A fucking Hat Trick
Oya do am if e easy#BETAwards pic.twitter.com/N3rvGPhQup

— Ediyie Of Calabar (@Abbye_ak) June 28, 2021

Whenever you feel like Quitting remember that an Ahoada Boy! Burna Boy! Is currently holding the offor of African Music ???? ????????

— PH Point 1 (@ajuicygeorge) June 28, 2021

I just want you to always remember even in your sleep that burna boy is the first African artiste to win the BET back to back to back.

— Nielo???????? (@vibes__N) June 28, 2021

You can’t say “Burna boy is the best “
Sounds like tautology to me. Either you say Burna or say best, they mean the same thing.

— Délé tèmi ???????? (@bandy______) June 27, 2021

It’s Burna’s time

— Ayodeji (@AyoJaguda) June 28, 2021