On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, Nigerian Singer Burna Boy was named a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic.
President Buhari awarded the 437 candidates for the National Honors with their awards on October 11, 2022, in the Government House Villa in Aso Rock.
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, was one of 75 people honored with the Member of the Order of the Federal Republic honor.
Burna Boy's father receives his son's well-deserved national honor from President Buhari.
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Burna Boy's father accepted the award on his behalf in celebration of his trailblazing achievements, including becoming the first Nigerian modern musician to win a Grammy.