Nyesom Wike, Rivers State Governor has described Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy, as the pride of the state.
Kemi Filani recalls that Burna Boy was received in Port Harcourt on 27th March in grand style after winning the Grammy awards.
The singer, his management team and family paid Governor Wike a courtesy visit at the Government House where the governor congratulated Burna Boy, while stating that the singer is the pride of the state and that all Rivers state people are happy with his achievements.
“There is no Rivers person that will say he or she is not happy with the kind of pride you’ve brought us. I am very happy and I can tell you, whatever you think we can do to promote you, we will continue to do it.” he said

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer. He is one of the biggest and most successful African artists. He rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing “Like to Party”, the lead single from his debut studio album L.I.F.E.