Nigerian singer Burna Boy: I am THE BEST since Fela

Nigerian music star Burna Boy has set Twitter alight with the words: “Fact! I always knew I was and I am THE BEST… since Fela Kuti”, the Afrobeat pioneer who died in 1997.

The word “Burna” has been trending in Nigeria since the 28-year-old musician’s tweet, which has so far received more than 3,900 retweets and 35,300 likes.