- Afrobeats singer Burna Boy is tapped on for features by international acts for his talent and versatility
- The Ye crooner has, over the years, jumped on unforgettable international collaborations that still offer freshness with every listen
- On its Playlist curation series, TheRadar compiled a list of 15 Best Burna Boy’s international collaborations you should listen to
International collaboration is a stage where Afrobeats sensational singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has consistently flexed his musical muscles.
From the early days of his career to now, the self-acclaimed African Giant has collaborated across genres and eras to boost his versatility.
From his plethora of international collaborations, TheRadar Playlist curated 15 best of Burna Boy’s collaborations you should listen to again—for its classic rendition and lyrical depth.
15 must-listen Burna Boy international collaborations
- Becky G feat Burna Boy — Rotate (2021)
Becky G teamed up with Burna Boy on Rotate, a theme song used for the Pepsi Football Campaign. It was also the official soundtrack of the UEFA Champions League. The heart-pumping song boasts high energy.
- Sam Smith feat Burna Burna Boy — My Oasis (2020)
On his slow-burning love record My Oasis, Sam Smith and Burna Boy combined their unique vocals to create a classic and unskippable song.
- Beyonce feat Burna Boy — Ja Are E (2019)
Off her anticipated album The Gift in 2019, Beyonce introduced the Afrobeats genre to the forest album dedicated to the Disney live-action film Lion King. On the third track, Ja Are E, she worked with Burna Boy.
- Dave feat Burna Burna Boy — Location (2019)
This is one international feature of Burna Boy that stands out. The classic summer track Location combines Dave’s lyrical bars with Burna Boy’s Afro Pop prowess.
- Stormzy feat Ed Sheeran & Burna Boy — Own It (2019)
Own It by Stormzy featuring Burna Boy displayed the exceptional versatility of the Afrobeats star to create a masterpiece globally. It is the first single off Stormzy’s project, Heavy is The Head.
- Jorja Smith feat Burna Boy — Be Honest (2019)
- Major Lazer feat Burna Boy — All My Life (2018)
- Mahalia feat. Burna Boy — Simmer (2019)
- J Hus feat. Burna Boy — Play Play (2020)
- DJ Snake feat. Burna Boy — No Option (2019)
- 21 Savage feat. Burna Boy — Like Me (2024)
- IDK feat. Burna Boy — December (2019)
- Pop Smoke feat. Burna Boy — Enjoy Yourself (2019)
- Dadju feat. Burna Boy — Donne moi L’accord (2019)
- Lily Allen feat. Burna Boy — Your Choice (2018)
TheRadar Playlist: 10 classic RnB singles by Wizkid you can’t skip
TheRadar earlier spotlighted Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, who is undoubtedly exceptional with his distinct voice and unquestionable talent.
While the ‘Essence’ crooner has made an indelible impact on the Nigerian and global music industry, it is critical to recognise that he does not exist in a vacuum as an artist.
Like every great singer, Wizkid’s music journey is a reflection of several influences from artistes and genres that have helped to shape his musical prowess over the years. On TheRadar’s playlist, we spotlighted the 10 best RnB singles of Wizkid we’ll always leave on repeat
