Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has announced that he will be giving a plot of land and cash to Burna Boy as an appreciation for winning the Grammy Awards.

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has announced that he will be giving a plot of land and cash to Burna Boy as an appreciation for winning the Grammy Awards.

It was reported that the state organized a homecoming ceremony for Burna Boy after his album ‘Twice as Tall’ won Best Global Music Album category.

The Governor while welcoming Burna Boy and his parents on a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt described the Grammy award-winning Afrobeat singer as the pride of the state.

The governor also encouraged Burna Boy to continue making the state proud even as he promised to do anything to promote him.

Speaking during the end of the event, the Governor also promised to give artistes who performed at Burna’s Homecoming Concert in Rivers State N10 million each.

The Grammy award winner, Burna Boy, has described the reception by Rivers State Government as the biggest honor bestowed on him since he was born.

Burna Boy said this during his visit on Saturday to Rivers state.

The singer, who recently won Grammy 2021 for Best Global Album was received by Governor Nyesom Wike in the government house.

Burna Boy appreciated Governor Wike for taking out time to honor him.