Still basking in the euphoria of his Grammy awards win, Nigerian singer, Burna Boy bags another nomination at the BRITS award, making it a back-to-back nomination. Burna Boy, who saw his 'African Giant' album lose the 2020 award to American rapper, Tyler, Tha Creator.
The nominee's list was announced on the 31st of March on BBC radio. Burna boy was nominated for the ‘International Male Solo Artist’ category alongside the likes Childish Gambino, Bruce Springsteen, Tame Impala, and The Weeknd.
The award is also adjudged as the British Grammy, will take place at the 02 Arena in London, on 11th of May 2021.
International Female Solo Artist
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish
Cardi B
Miley Cyrus
Taylor Swift
International Male Solo Artist
Bruce Springsteen
Burna Boy
Childish Gambino
Tame Impala
The Weeknd
Mastercard Album Of The Year
Arlo Parks – ‘Collapsed In Sunbeams’
Celeste – ‘Not Your Muse’
Dua Lipa – ‘Future Nostalgia’
J Hus – ‘Big Conspiracy’
Jessie Ware – ‘What’s Your Pleasure’
British Group
Bicep
Biffy Clyro
Little Mix
The 1975
Young T & Bugsey
Breakthrough Artist
Arlo Parks
Bicep
Celeste
Joel Corry
Young T & Bugsey
International Group
BTS
Fontaines D.C.
Foo Fighters
Haim
Run The Jewels
Male Solo Artist
AJ Tracey
Headie One
J Hus
Joel Corry
Yungblud
Female Solo Artist
Arlo Parks
Celeste
Dua Lipa
Jessie Ware
Lianne La Havas
British Single
220 Kid & Gracey – ‘Don’t Need Love’
Aitch & AJ Tracey ft Tae Keith – ‘Rain’
Dua Lipa – ‘Physical’
Harry Styles – ‘Watermelon Sugar’
Headie One ft AJ Tracey & Stormzy – ‘Ain’t It Different’
Joel Corry ft MNEK – ‘Head & Heart’
Nathan Dawe ft KSI – ‘Lighter’
Regard & Raye – ‘Secrets’
Simba ft DTG – ‘Rover’
Young T & Bugsey ft Headie One – ‘Don’t Rush’
Burna Boy will be looking to make it a successful outing this time around, being nominated for the second year running, for his work, ‘Twice As Tall’ album that won the ‘World Album’ at the GRAMMYS.