Joe Biden adds Burna Boy to a playlist of songs listed as pieces to be played during the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris.
This was confirmed after the president-elect, and vice president-elect released a 46-song playlist in honour of their upcoming administration.
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‘Destiny,’ the song was one of his hit songs off his grammy-nominated album ‘African Giant and Biden adds Burna Boys Destiny to the inauguration playlist.
The 46 tracks playlist was selected by American music producer and rapper DJ D-Nice and actress, Issa Rae’s Radio in partnership with the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
The chief executive of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Tony Allen, said the songs and artists on the playlist reflect the relentless spirit and rich diversity of America.
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“They are the score to a new chapter and will help bring people together as the Biden-Harris administration begins its important work to unite our country,” Allen added.
Asides from Burna Boy, other international stars on the playlist include Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Bruce Springsteen, Kendrick Lamar, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Jill Scott, Dua Lipa, among others.
Recall that in August 2020, Burna Boy became one of the Nigerian artists to be listed on former US president Barack Obama’s summer playlist. He made the list alongside fellow Nigerian stars Davido, and Wizkid.