Benjamin Paa Kwesi Henrichs, a skilled professional footballer hailing from Germany and associated with RB Leipzig, recently expressed his strong admiration for Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning artist in the Afrobeats genre. The revelation was captured in a video shared by sports journalist Oma Akatugba. In the video, Henrichs could be seen enthusiastically singing along to Burna Boy's tracks, showcasing his appreciation for the self-proclaimed African Giant's music.
When asked to make a choice among the three leading stars in the music industry—Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy—Henrichs, who plays as a full-back for RB Leipzig, unhesitatingly named Burna Boy as his favorite. He explained his choice, saying, "Burna Boy, because he’s making good music." He then proceeded to mention some of Burna's hit songs and even danced to some, highlighting the undeniable impact that the Nigerian superstar's music has on him.
"You know on the low, It’s plenty. You know, it’s good vibes. Davido and Wizkid are also very good. I love ‘fall’ by Davido," he added with enthusiasm.
The German DFL Pokal winner's endorsement of Burna Boy was captured in a video shared on Twitter by Oma Akatugba, where Henrichs shares his top three favorite Afrobeat artists. The video provides an interesting insight into Henrichs' musical preferences and his admiration for the genre's leading artists. The genuine enthusiasm displayed by the football star for Burna Boy's music further emphasizes the global appeal and impact of Afrobeats on diverse audiences.
Watch the video below:
My friend from Tanzania, John Jackson caught up with German national team and Leipzig player Benjamin Heinrich and he talked about his 3 favourites Afro beat artists. Interesting pic.twitter.com/4HrDG2mGjh
— Oma Akatugba (official) (@omaakatugba) August 30, 2023