Innocent Idibia, the iconic Nigerian music superstar widely recognized as 2Face, has officially named Burna Boy as the country’s top artist currently.
He praised Burna Boy as the undisputed frontrunner and the “big brother” among today’s generation of Nigerian musicians.
The ‘African Queen’ hitmaker shared these sentiments during a candid conversation with Urban FM in Enugu.
“Personally, Burna Boy holds the top spot for me. Of course, there are other artists I respect and enjoy.
“But as far as artistry goes, Burna Boy is unmatched right now. He stands above the rest—like an elder in the game.
“There are emerging talents behind him who I believe will rise to his level someday,” 2Face remarked.
2Baba is making waves after declaring Burna Boy as Nigeria’s greatest. He placed him above Davido, Wizkid, and Olamide—citing lyrical depth, vocals, global influence, and timeless music.
According to him, Burna ranks among the top 5 artists worldwide.
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