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Burna Boy’s Coachella Performance Was Superb, But Fans Can’t Get Over His ASL Interpreter’s Rendition Of His Songs

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Burna Boy Coachella 2023 Weekend Two
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Burna Boy is a masterful live performer. The “Rollercoaster” musician has had a ton of experience molding his skills, including the NBA All-Star Game Halftime show, Dreamville Fest, Afro Nation, and Coachella. Across the international music star’s discography, he displays the infectious nature of Afrofusion music, pulling inspiration from across the diaspora.

Weaving together his native languages, Yoruba (primarily spoken across West Africa) and English, Burna Boy has amassed a cult-like following. Unfortunately, it seems like his multi-language smash songs aren’t as easily translated when it comes to American Sign Language. But, just as Coachella prides itself on having a lineup of diverse musical acts, the event has also worked to ensure it is just as inclusive for the hard-of-hearing communities.

Festivalgoers felt that the interpreter for Burna Boy’s performance delivered the vibe of his music but not the lyrics. In a video uploaded to social media of the interpreter, fans commended the interpreter on his impeccable dance moves but laughed about him not quite getting the words correctly.

Burna Boy’s interpreter wasn’t the only professional working at Coachella that fans felt nailed the featured entertainer’s vibe. Blackpink, Doechii, Kali Uchis, GloRilla, and Bakar’s interpreters all received love on social media.

@kattinsley_

#blackpink #interpreter was A WHOLE VIBE #coachella

♬ MISS JENNIE SLAY – Paulo Emeterio

@kaliuchisgirls

things she ate and survived…THIS #kaliuchis #moonlight #coachella #asl #signlanguageinterpreter #aslinterpreter

♬ original sound – kuchi kingdom

@kat7_ne

Bro I swear I don’t think she was a sign language interpreter she had no badge on😭 the things you see this was so funny😂 #Coachella2023 #CoachellaASL #coachella #fyp #fypシ #viral #Doechii #firstlineup #musicfestival #sephoraliplooks #mydolcemoment

♬ original sound – Kat✨

@rnbgirlies

Need her at every show now 🔥 #glorilla #signlanguage #asl #aslinterpreter #coachella

♬ original sound – RnB Girlies

@anaesparzac_

Bakar’s sign language interpreter popped off!!!!!! #coachella2023 #bakar

♬ original sound – Ana Esparza

In February, Rihanna’s Superbowl ASL performer Justina Miles went viral for her epic signing of the pop star’s songs.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Fans Speculate if Burna Boy Dissed BIA on New Single “Mera Na”

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It looks like beef is stirring up between BIA and Burna Boy.  In case you missed it, a few years ago, BIA spoke with Nicki Minaj on Live, stating she did not know what WizKid, Davido, or Burna Boy looked like.  The Grammy-winning artist did not forget that.

He just had a verse on the song “Mera Na,” in which his fans assume a few lines are for the “Whole Lotta Money” rapper.  At the end of his verse, Burna Boy allegedly addresses BIA.

“Heard a stupid ho said she don’t know my face/
Got to find out she’d been all in my DMs/
Haan, haan, haan, haan, haan/
Told my ex, “It’s over now”, haan/
I’m worldwide, I’m global now, haan”

The song was just released this past Friday, and Nigerians took to Twitter to spread the speculation.  And, BIA got word of this and took to Twitter as well.

An international feud seems to be brewing.  Actually, “Mera Na” has seen instant success.  It has been viewed over 14 million times on YouTube in 24 hours, with millions of comments and likes.  Sidhu Moose Wala was an Indian rapper who was killed in May of 2022.  “Mera Na” is his third posthumous single, and he was able to fulfill one of his wishes.  Sidhu always wanted to make music with Burna Boy, and now they have a hit!

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Burna Boy Will Be The First Nigerian Artist To Headline A US Stadium With An Upcoming Show At Citi Field

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If you thought Burna Boy’s set at Dreamville Festival 2023 this past weekend was one for the books, the international superstar is just starting. The “Last Last” musician made his debut performance at the multi-day event in Raleigh, North Carolina, but his upcoming concert date in New York is where the real history is being made.

With Burna Boy’s Love, Damini World Tour is set to stop at Citi Field in New York on coming July 8; this will make the Afro-fusion act the first Nigerian artist to headline a US stadium, according to Billboard. Last year, Burna Boy set his name in the history books by becoming the first Nigerian act to headline Madison Square Garden thanks to his show Burna Boy Presents One Night in Space.

Citi card members’ pre-sale tickets start tomorrow, Tuesday, April 4, at 10 am local time. The general ticket sale begins on Friday, April 7, at 10 am local time. For more information, click here.

Bruna Boy’s Love, Damini album continues to perform well on the global charts. In fact, late last month, Burna released the long-awaited visual for his epic collaborative track “Rollercoaster” with J Balvin.

When discussing the inspiration behind the globally successful album, Burna Boy wrote on Twitter, “Love, Damini is a personal body of work,” adding, “It’s about the ups and downs, the growth, the L’s and W’s. I’m excited to share this journey and roll out with you all.”

View the remaining tour dates below.*

04/08 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
04/12 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
05/20 — Paris, FR @ La Defense
06/03 — London, UK @ London Stadium
06/17 — Arnhem, Netherlands @ Gelredome
07/08 — Flushing, NY @ CitiField

*The tour schedule above does not include festival dates.

Burna Boy will perform at Coachella 2023, Afro Nation Miami 2023, Afro Nation Portugal 2023, Roskilde Festival 2023, Colours of Ostrava 2023, and Big Slap 2023.

Burna Boy is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Burna Boy And J Balvin’s ‘Rollercoaster’ Ride Of Success Takes Center Stage In A Cinematic New Video

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Burna Boy is at the top of his game. With the breakthrough success of his sixth studio album, Love, Damini, and single “Last Last,” the African Giant is an international force to be reckoned with, headlining festivals (like Dreamville Fest and Afro Nation) left and right. Equally as dominant as the Afro-fusion star, Colombian singer J Balvin.

The pair joined musical forces on “Rollercoaster,” and it quickly became a fan-favorite across geographic borders. Now, after releasing a flurry of other videos for songs featured on the album, including ‘”Kilometre,” “Last Last,” “For You Hand” featuring Ed Sheeran, “Vanila,” “Whiskey,” and “Common Person,” Burna Boy has finally dropped an official video for the fluid track.

Directed by Loris Russier, the pair met at the Lafayette Theater and are sucked into the multiverse that is their undeniable success and fame as they reflect on just how far they’ve come as Burna sings, “I no want you to dey waste my time / I no wanna wait ’til it’s all over / This life is a gift from The Most High, Jah / That is why I’m thankful for all I have.”

“Love, Damini is a personal body of work,” before adding, “It’s about the ups and downs, the growth, the L’s and W’s. I’m excited to share this journey and roll out with you all.”

Watch the full video for “Rollercoaster” above.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

EXCLUSIVE: Burna Boy To Co-Headline 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show By Pepsi

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“As a huge football fan myself, I know it doesn’t get any bigger than the UEFA Champions League,” Burna Boy said: “That’s why I’m so excited to be performing on the Pepsi stage at this year’s final. Music and football are the ultimate combination, so you already know I’ll be bringing the vibes and making magic in Istanbul. The world ain’t ready for what we have in store!”

Gustavo Reyna, Pepsi’s Senior Director of Global Marketing, added: “The UEFA Champions League Final is the standout date of the club football calendar, and Pepsi prides itself on marking the occasion with the very best entertainment spectacles. The newly named Kick Off Show by Pepsi is going to be huge this year; we’re so excited to welcome Burna Boy, one of the world’s most exciting artists, to the Pepsi x UEFA Champions League stage and we can’t wait to see which fans are selected to feature as part of this truly unmissable performance. Stay tuned to find out who is co-headlining alongside Burna Boy in the weeks to come!” 

The UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show is a significant part of our joint efforts with Pepsi, providing an incredible opportunity to reach new and younger audiences with some of the biggest names and rising stars in music. We’re excited to showcase a line-up of talented artists at this season’s Final in Istanbul in what is sure to be an energetic and memorable performance,” said UEFA marketing director Guy-Laurent Epstein.

The 2022/23 UEFA Champions League final will take place at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10. You can watch the show via your local broadcaster and through the official UEFA YouTube and TikTok channels and stay tuned for more exciting news by following the Pepsi Global social channels.