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Yaba Buluku Boyz Describe How Working With Burna Boy Influenced Their Career

The Mozambican group Yaba Buluku Boyz emphasizes the impact Burna Boy had on their rise to fame. The Mozambican group brought on Burna Boy for the remix of their 2021 hit song “Yaba Buluku,” which let them soar to fame throughout Africa.

Yaba Buluku Boyz, which consists of DJ Tarico, Nelson Tivane, and Preck, stated in an interview with Hip TV that while their breakthrough song “Yaba Buluku” was already receiving attention in various African nations, the inclusion of Nigerian megastar Burna Boy catapulted the song to international prominence.

The ‘Yaba Buluku’ remix, which has amassed over 10 million plays on Spotify—nearly ten times more than the original song—is clearly the result of Burna Boy’s influence.  On YouTube, the song that helped Yaba Buluku Boys become well-known around the continent has received over 22 million views.

Nelson Tivane mentioned hitmaker Tekno in response to a question about Nigerian musicians he would love to collaborate with, emphasizing how much he respects the lyrical and musical approach of the latter. He also brought up Davido, whose energy he felt complemented the sound of Yaba Buluku Boyz.

DJ Tarico brought up Asake, whose Amapiano music complements their approach and whom he credits with introducing a fresh atmosphere to the music industry.

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