The mother of popular Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, Monday morning broke the internet with her acceptance speech at the 2019 BET Awards.
Receiving the award on behalf of Burna Boy, who was absent at the event, his mother gave an acceptance speech which earned her a standing ovation, drawing viral reactions on social media. “The message from Burna, I believe will be that every black person should please remember that you were Africans before you became anything else.”@DjSpinall: “Burna boy’s mum just gave the best speech I have ever heard at an award show!@Salimpedro38: “Thank u mama Burna for this wonderful message, the world has noticed you, you are a true champion.”
@IDreyy: “Content no be by talking plenty. Mama Burna didn’t even spend a minute on the mic, but she delivered the most powerful words.”