Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy took to Twitter on July 6, 2024, to clarify the credits on his songs, addressing a common misconception in the music industry. In his tweet, Burna Boy explained that any names credited on his songs are those of producers or featured artists, not writers.
“Any name you see credited on my songs are only producers of the songs or featured artists, NOT writers. But for some reason, the western world considers producers as writers of the instrumentals and they just throw their names on there as writers,” Burna Boy tweeted. He emphasized his point by asserting, “Nobody fit write for Odogwu.”
This statement highlights the distinction between producers and writers in the creation of music, a nuance that Burna Boy feels is often overlooked in the Western music industry. The tweet quickly garnered significant attention, with over 62,000 views shortly after it was posted.
Burna Boy’s clarification aims to ensure that proper recognition is given to those who contribute to his music, reinforcing his stance on the integrity and authenticity of his work.