‘Being named your GOAT singer is monumental’ – Saheed Osupa praises Burna Boy’s tributeVeteran Fuji maestro, Saheed Osupa, has hailed Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy for publicly naming him as his “GOAT singer” (Greatest of All Time), describing the recognition as a monumental honour.Burna Boy had recently paid tribute to Osupa on the global stage, acknowledging his profound impact on Nigerian music and his influence across generations.Reacting, Osupa said the acknowledgment goes beyond personal praise, noting that it reflects the enduring relevance of Fuji music in the contemporary Nigerian and global soundscape.
“This is monumental,” Osupa stated. “For Burna Boy, a global ambassador of African music, to publicly identify me as his GOAT singer is not just a recognition of my craft, but also a celebration of Fuji music’s timeless soul and cultural significance.”The Fuji legend further expressed gratitude to Burna Boy for bridging the gap between generations of Nigerian artists and for spotlighting Fuji as a genre that continues to inspire new sounds.