Anticipation mounts as King Promise and Burna Boy rumored to unveil collaborative masterpiece
In a development that has set the music scene abuzz, Ghanaian sensation, Gregory Bortey Newman popularly known as King Promise is speculated to have joined forces with Grammy-Award-winning Nigerian artist, Burna Boy for an eagerly awaited collaboration.
The initial whispers of this musical collaboration surfaced approximately four months ago when renowned Youtuber Kwadwo Sheldon hinted at the possibility on his Twitter platform. Recently, a tantalizing snippet of the song has surfaced, leaving fans on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the full release.
The snippet, shared by a Nigerian X user on Tuesday, December 14 and has gone viral after then, showcased Burna Boy delivering a guest verse on King Promise's track, intriguingly incorporating the Twi dialect into his performance.
King Promise and Burna Boy’s collaboration surfaces — ODG was really singing fluently in Twi language! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/jAGLhlkUAI
— BURNABOY🦍🦍 (@AFRIKAGIANT007) December 14, 2023
Unreleased King Promise x Burna Boy 🤯🤯🤯🇬🇭 🇳🇬 🔥🔥🔥 🧑🦲 🦍 pic.twitter.com/S2THCyEsv6
— PayG (@rampagejrap) December 17, 2023Hot stories
To shed light on the excitement surrounding this rumored collaboration, we recall that Burna Boy has once talked about his love for Ghana and the how he feels genuine happiness in Ghana.
Burna Boy, known for his vocal appreciation of Ghana, has previously collaborated with the country's top artists, including Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and M.anifest. The speculated collaboration with King Promise adds another layer to Burna Boy's affinity for Ghanaian music and further solidifies his cross-cultural influence in the West African music scene.
While the collaboration between King Promise and the City Boys hitmaker remains a rumor, the excitement among fans continues to escalate, with many eagerly anticipating an official announcement from the involved artists.
The incorporation of a classic R2Bees sample in the song only amplifies the anticipation, setting the stage for what could potentially be a groundbreaking musical synergy between two Afrobeat powerhouses.
King Promise and Burna Boy’s collaboration surfaces — ODG was really singing fluently in Twi language! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/ywjw2NNZlF
— benny. (@benny7gg) December 14, 2023
