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Barely one month after the release of his critically
acclaimed ‘Real Life’ video featuring Stormzy, international
multiple award-winning superstar and Afro-fusion pioneer, Burna
Boy, has released a new song born from a place of profound
devastation: “20:10:20”.
Released on Friday October 30, ’20:10:20′ talks about the recent
uprising in Nigeria where, in a space of 12 days, hundreds of youth
peacefully protested against police brutality by a special unit of
the police force – Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
On October 20, these events culminated in the infamous “Lekki
massacre” where the military shot into the crowd of defenceless
protesters sitting on the ground, singing the Nigerian national
anthem.
Produced by The Elements, ’20:10:20′ opens in a conversational
style with a simple melody that is constant throughout the
song.
Unequivocally vocal, Burna Boy addresses the social and
political injustices in lyrics that will resonate with many
Nigerians: “Water runaway my eye! Nothing wey you go talk wey go
justify the case of their murder.” It is a clarion call to the
appropriate authorities to investigate and bring to book those
responsible for this incident.
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In Loving memory, and
with the utmost respect 20 10 20 NEVER FORGET
Profound and deeply moving, this song is in a stand-alone
category as Burna Boy talks about corruption, godfatherism, and
youth unemployment. ’20:10:20′ is given life in the outro with
harrowing audio recorded live from the scene of the attacks.
Burna Boy has always infused conscious lyrics in his music, from
Freedom in 2010 to the smash hit “Monsters you Made” featuring
Chris Martin from his recently released chart-topping Twice as Tall
album.
He recorded ’20:10:20′ as an outlet for the pain and frustration
he felt after the incident.
According to him, “the proceeds of this song will be used to
support families of victims and people suffering affliction as a
result of the Lekki shootings. May the heavens open and celebrate
all our fallen heroes who have died for this movement from the very
beginning. Rest In peace to all the beautiful lives lost”.