{"id":235981,"date":"2025-09-25T14:43:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.name.ng\/news\/saheed-osupa-reacts-to-burna-boys-goat-remark-about-him\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T14:43:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:43:18","slug":"saheed-osupa-reacts-to-burna-boys-goat-remark-about-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/saheed-osupa-reacts-to-burna-boys-goat-remark-about-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Saheed Osupa Reacts To Burna Boy\u2019s \u2018GOAT\u2019 Remark About Him"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">\n<h2>Nigerian Fuji icon, Saheed Osupa, has expressed appreciation to Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy, after naming him his \u2018greatest musician of all time\u2019 (GOAT).<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Abia Radio News<\/strong> reports that Burna Boy, in a recent chat with tennis legend, Roger Federer, revealed that his \u201cGOAT singers\u201d are mostly Fuji artistes, like Saheed Osupa.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting via his \ud835\udd4f handle on Thursday, <b>Osupa<\/b> appreciated Burna Boy for the acknowledgement, stressing that the tribute to him on a global stage was a monumental moment that celebrates the soul of Fuji music and its timeless influence.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-track\" data-ai=\"WzMsMCwiSXNhYWMiLCIiLDRd\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd3GiRw0g6bOS3kAtHb1Yhc5Jic6iTkM9pA5DhIB13uZgDpGQ\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=102633326415294296882\"><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Saheed emphasised that the honour not only uplifts his journey, but also shines a brilliant light on the rich cultural heritage of Fuji music, bridging generations and genres worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The Fuji legend added that he looks forward to attending one of Burna Boy\u2019s upcoming concerts.<\/p>\n<p>He wrote, <i>\u201cBurna Boy\u2019s heartfelt tribute, naming me as his GOAT singer on a global stage, is a monumental moment that celebrates the soul of Fuji music and its timeless influence.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>\u00a0\u201cThis honour, not only, uplifts my journey, but also, shines a brilliant light on our rich cultural heritage, bridging generations and genres worldwide.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cI am profoundly grateful for this powerful acknowledgment from a true Afropop titan, the African Giant himself, of whom I am also a great fan. Together, we are redefining African music legacy and inspiring the world with authentic, vibrant sounds.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cTo Oluwa Burna and every music lover embracing our story \u2013 thank you for believing in the magic of Fuji. Thank you for believing in Africa\u2019s ingenious creativity.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cI look forward to attending one of your upcoming concerts to appreciate your God-given talents and reciprocate your genuine love and affection. Keep prospering my beloved Burna @burnaboy. The journey continues, stronger and more radiant than ever.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 4 --><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><span class=\"copyright\"><strong>\u00a9 2025 Abia Radio News, a division of  Tee Global Innnovations  [abiaradios@gmail.com].  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