Talk:Burna Boy

Controversies

I think a section with controversies should be added since hes had a pretty "troubled past" would do it myself but LOI holds me back thanks DANIELTHEDON (talk) 20:36, 4 December 2018 (UTC)

His Artistry and style should also have a section. Samieoga (talk) 18:11, 25 January 2019 (UTC)

Edits to Career Section

Requesting that the following be added to the artiste's career section:

In October 9th, 2018, the Afrobeats star was listed as one of Spotify’s playlist takeover artistes, to create a playlist of his favorite songs under the Afro Hub to be featured as a Spotify highlight. The announcement coincided with a 3-month YouTube campaign which focused on Burna Boy as a global artiste on the rise. Just two days before on October 7th, Burna Boy headlined his sold-out concert at the O2 Arena, Brixton Academy (which was the fourth leg of his Life On The Outside UK Tour}. Preceding the concert, Burna Boy had a merchandise pop up at Red by Little Farm, London, which was set up like a traditional diner from the 50s, and coined ’Burna’s Space Diner’ for the event. The merchandise, all of which was sold out at the event, included cereal boxes containing cereal, custom notepads and lighters, and graphics tees.

Burna Boy kicked off 2019 by clinching the most wins at the 2019 Soundcity MVP Awards, taking home four plaques - ‘African Artiste of the Year’, ‘Listener’s Choice’ and ‘Best Male MVP’. On the 27th of January, 2019, Star Lager announced Burna Boy as their first and only brand ambassador.

TheCxcx (talk) 12:03, 24 February 2019 (UTC)

I think seeling out Madison Square Garden last night(28 april) is a large feat that could be added to his career section too. Yajcee (talk) 16:14, 29 April 2022 (UTC)

- [27th February, 2019] Still waiting for requested changes to be made to page. TheCxcx (talk) 05:41, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

 Resolved @TheCxcx: I have made the necessary changes to the article per your request. I reworded it to make it sound less promotional and more encyclopedic.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?} 23:42, 27 February 2019 (UTC)

Lion king soundtrack

The fact that he contributed to Beyoncé's Lion King soundtrack should be added as it is a notable moment in his career. Muniro (talk) 02:13, 11 August 2019 (UTC)

@Muniro that's true, one of the major soundtrack in that blockbuster movie Japheth Omoigiafu (talk) 17:18, 21 March 2022 (UTC)

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New page for discog and awards?

His discography and awards section has grown significantly in the past. Maybe time for a separate page for these? . TwinTurbo (talk) 14:33, 3 January 2021 (UTC)

Removed sourced content about nightclub shooting

2600:1700:E9D1:2330:4807:BCA1:1C8:253D has repeatedly removed the following content without sufficient explanation:

On 8 June 2022, Burna Boy's armed security escorts allegedly shot and wounded two people at a nightclub in Lagos. According to the wife of one of the victims, the incident began after she declined Burna Boy's invitation to join him in the VIP section. Five security guards affiliated with Burna Boy were arrested and charged with attempted murder. The woman later accused the singer and his family of trying to silence her family with hush money. As of 20 June 2022, CCTV footage of the shooting had not been released by the club.
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On 1 January 2023, during the Lagos leg of his Love, Damini tour, a visibly upset Burna Boy denied the nightclub shooting rumor and rumors about his mother being a former backup dancer for Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.

The only rationale given in the edit summaries was "misinformation". But such a single-word exclamation claiming that all this information (from multiple sources) is false is not a sufficient, see also WP:UCR. Regards HaeB (talk) 01:19, 4 August 2023 (UTC)

References

Removal of Afrofusion

@Qaqaamba: Afro fusion cannot and should not be wikilinked in the article because Burna Boy doesn't make the kind of music that the article describes. Burna Boy's version of Afrobeats, which he calls "Afrofusion", is completely different from the style of music discussed in the Afrofusion article. There's no similarities whatsoever and just because you included info about Burna Boy in the Afrofusion article doesn't mean that the genre should be linked in the Burna Boy article. By linking Afrofusion, you are giving readers the impression that Burna Boy makes the kind of music the article describes. This isn't factual and completely false. Burna Boy's music only shares the same title with the South African music genre, nothing more. If you have any objections to what I just said, you can leave a response here. If we are unable to resolve this amongst ourselves, I will open a case at WP:DRN. I'm confident admins will side with me in the end.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?} 08:51, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

Hello @Versace1608

• Music genres cannot explicity share the "exact same title". Differentiations have to be / are always made i.e. Afro rock/Colombian rock had to be differentiated as there are differences/ different styles compared to "traditional Rock" furthermore and for that reason opposed to the usage of , explicitly and "simply" Rock, too. Hypothetically speaking Rock vs. Rock or in your case as it appears you're stipulating or implying, explicitly Afro fusion (also spelled Afro-fusion, Afrofusion) vs. Afrofusion is in effect introducing incorrect/ contradictory information into the encyclopedia which is subsequently damaging to the encyclopedia as well as misleading(confusing) to readers. Example imperative title differentiations are ;

1. Bouyon soca vs. Soca
2. Hardcore vs. Hardcore punk
3. Jump-up (drum and bass) vs. "Jump up music" (Bouyon music)
4. Hip hop vs. Nigerien hip hop
5. Bubblegum music (pop) vs. Bubblegum ("Township pop")
6. Afropop vs. Nigerian Afropop
7. Jazz vs. Italian jazz
8. Filmi vs. Filmi-ghazal
9. Afrobeat vs. Afrobeats
10. RnB vs. RnBass
11. Daina (Latvia) ("tautas dziema) vs. Lithuanian folk music ("Daina"/"Dainos")
12. Funk vs. Funk metal

• Since a musical genre/ style with the exact same title already existed predominantly via Freshlyground prior to Burna Boy's stipulation thereof or creations, it is highly in all likelihood indicative of a regional scene (already mentioned in the afrofusion article) whereas the differentiation would be that of "Nigerian Afro-fusion". In the same way as other apparent emerging regional scenes for instance in Uganda,"to introduce and strengthen traditional and fusion music in Uganda" and Zimbabwe"The band was formed this year in January, and it is composed of four members. The founder of the group being myself, on acoustic guitar and vocals, Simphiwe Masuku on lead vocals, Madodana Ndebele on keys, Gilbert Mugariswana on mbira. The group was formed with the aim of promoting cultural diversity and acceptance, especially through the fusion of traditional and modern instruments and lingual variance."
• Currently a genre article for Nigerian Afro fusion does not exist, hence it could be insightful to the reader for the afrofusion article to be linked and/or for inclusion of the origin of the musical genre/ style to be included into Burna Boy's article, as the sole "Afrofusion" genre via non-differentiation alluding towards "Nigerian Afrofusion" has not been made and since explicit "Afro fusion" is not historically "exclusive" to the musician. As per current edit, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burna_Boy#Artistry "He describes his music as Afro-fusion".
• Edits of the nature can't be censored (WP:NOTCENSORED). Non-contradictory edits appear to be most suitable in addition retain the purpose of the encyclopedia.

References

Qaqaamba (talk) 15:55, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

This discussion is about the wiki linking of Afro fusion within the Burna Boy article. Majority of the stuff you've stated here is off topic. Please stick to the discussion. Burna Boy's variation of Afrobeats, which he calls "Afrofusion", isn't suitable for a stand-alone article. Even if it were, it would be created with the title "Afro fusion (Nigerian music genre)" to distinguish it from the Afro-fusion article that is currently in mainspace. A hatnote can simply be added to both articles. Anyways, enough of the hypothetical. Let's get back to reality. Can you accept that the South African genre, which the Afrofusion article is about, isn't the style of music Burna Boy creates? Do you accept this fact? By wikilinking Afro-fusion within the Burna Boy article , you are misleading readers into thinking that the South African genre is the style of music Burna Boy does. For your info, Burna Boy makes Afrobeats music. He may denied that he does but reliable secondary sources have labeled his music as Afrobeats. Information in secondary sources are more credible than info in primary sources.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?} 16:41, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

• As far as my knowledge goes no sources mention the musical style/genre or hypernym "afrofusion" exist(ed) in the past/ historically before "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" (2010)/ the band/formation of Freshlyground (2002↠) furthermore explicitly differentiating/ stipulating "Nigerian afro fusion" as a musical style/genre only as an adjective to describe or state the nationality of Nigerian musicians who were/are publishing Afro fusion music or cite it as "their presumed genre" of choice/ style of music.
• Afrofusion is a fusion genre "Fusion music, also known as crossover music, is a genre that blends various musical styles together to create unique and innovative compositions. It often combines elements of different genres such as jazz, rock, classical, or world music to create a new sound that transcends traditional boundaries. The essence of fusion music lies in its experimental nature and the exploration of new musical horizons." ([1]) which by definition and explicit demonstration is the style of music Burna Boy or any other associated-acts, of afrofusion, illustrate.
• As per the purpose of the encylopedia, insightful information to readers as well as non-WP:CENSOR edits of this nature are most likely included and linked.

Qaqaamba (talk) 23:19, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

@Qaqaamba: Are you going to answer my question? Do you accept that the South African genre, which the "Afro fusion" article is about, isn't the style of music Burna Boy creates? Stop beating around the bush and going off topic. This discussion is about the wikilinking of "Afro fusion" within the Burna Boy article. Critics have classified Burna Boy's music as Afrobeats, regardless of what he personally labels it. For this reason, Burna Boy's version of Afrobeats, which he calls Afrofusion, deserves to be mention in the Afrobeats article. I am going to write up a brief section and will include a hatnote at the top of the section, informing readers that Burna Boy's variation of Afrobeats, which he prefers calling Afrofusion, shouldn't be confused with the South African music genre of the same name. Once this section is added to the Afrobeats article, it will be wikilinked in the Burna Boy article. The article about the South African genre cannot be wikilinked in the Burna Boy article because it is completely different from Burna Boy's music.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?} 23:45, 9 April 2024 (UTC)

@Versace1608 I've reinstated afro fusion - [2], ISBN: 9781009211833 (p.35 : disregard any conflicting details in this source regarding the "new" afrofusion, which is obviously or as per WP: MNA as a term/ hypernym/ adjective etc. Instead, focus on the illustration of blending Yoruba, Pidgin, and Zulu languages as a defining characteristic). - ensuring consistency despite conflicting sources, all to uphold the encyclopedia's purpose. The musician's description in the specific source adds depth, offering a nuanced perspective distinct from afrobeats. Should there be disagreement, please clarify your rationale either here or in the removal/ revert edit summary to facilitate understanding. Qaqaamba (talk) 20:41, 23 May 2024 (UTC)

I am removing Afro fusion from the article. I have pointed out numerous times that Burna Boy's music is Afrobeats despite him labeling it Afro fusion. There's also no mentioned of Burna Boy in the Afro fusion article because you are bias and have chosen to make said article South African-centered when this supposed genre had some impact in Kenya per the only reliable source that offers minor discussion on the genre. Open a report at WP:DRN. I am not going to have a back and forth with you on this issue. This will be my last response on this talk page.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?} 14:18, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

@Versace1608 No personal attacks have been hurled at you, I kindly request for you to refrain from engaging in that. I suggest a section, on the musician's article and the afrobeats article in regards to this topic, given your evident expertise in this area, perhaps you could tackle both sections. Qaqaamba (talk) 14:59, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

Feel free to report me again at ANI since you feel I have insulted you. Open a case at DRN and let's see if admins there will agree with you about adding Afrofusion to the info box. No need to restore it to the article. Since you like communicating, you can communicate with them. I don't have anything else to add man and I am done having this discussion with you.  Versace1608  ^{Wanna Talk?} 15:10, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

@Versace1608 It appears you are committed to disagreements and being non-civil. I don't strive towards personal attacks nor "reports". As per above I asked you to please stipulate your rationale and you did, I did not go against it and stipulated an additional suggestion. I fail to understand what the issue is. Qaqaamba (talk) 15:25, 24 May 2024 (UTC)

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