Burna Boy has made history by becoming the first artist to grace the cover of Billboard France. This landmark achievement underscores his status as the “African Giant” and a major force in global music, particularly within the African music scene. This feat has come at a time where the “On the low” singer is warming up for the release of his forthcoming album, “No Sign of Weakness.”
« No Sign of Weakness » : Burna Boy marks history as the first cover of Billboard France.
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) February 13, 2025
From his studio in Port Harcourt to the world's biggest stages, Burna Boy is redefining African music. The Nigerian makes history as the first non-francophone African artist to headline… pic.twitter.com/Hppx7lvse7
The Billboard France cover story, announced in partnership with Burna Boy, shares his story, and rise from his beginnings in a Port Harcourt studio to headlining some of the world’s biggest stages.
Billboard France lauded his cultural impact, hailing him as an ambassador for Nigeria’s vibrant music industry. His upcoming 2025 performance at France’s legendary Stade de France, a first for a non-francophone African artist, was also highlighted as a testament to his global influence.
« No Sign of Weakness » : Burna Boy marque l’histoire comme première cover de Billboard Francehttps://t.co/pfUF5KAWRw pic.twitter.com/XR6WwftKIU
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) February 13, 2025
In the lead-up to the album release, Burna Boy has already released the Grammy-nominated track “Higher” and the single “Bundle By Bundle” in late 2024. With over 7 billion streams and a Grammy Award to his credit, Burna Boy’s signature Afrofusion sound—a blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and other global genres—has garnered him a massive international following and cemented his place among music’s elite.
