African Giant
by Burna Boy
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. The Guardian
    Jul 29, 2019
    60
    The sometimes quite retro Afro-pop production can get generic though, when repeated across 19 tracks – the bright, throbbing electronic backing for Destiny makes you long for a bit more breadth – and the English language lyrics can lapse into rap cliche.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. CarlJrCmr
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Cet album est un magnifique condensé des nouvelles et des anciennes sonorités de l'afrobeat. Les samples du roi, Fela Kuti sont biensCet album est un magnifique condensé des nouvelles et des anciennes sonorités de l'afrobeat. Les samples du roi, Fela Kuti sont biens réfléchies et apportent beaucoup de profondeur à l'album. L'aspect politique est aussi crucial car il ramène une touche de réflexion et d'intelligence à l'album. Cette fois on ne fait pas que danser mais on pense aussi. Et cela fait du bien. Il mérite bien son 10/10… Full Review »
  2. UrAvgReviewer
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    From L.I.F.E there is a somewhat peculiar progression to his music as well as his international stardom.The more he dwells into moreFrom L.I.F.E there is a somewhat peculiar progression to his music as well as his international stardom.The more he dwells into more introspective content in his music whether it be politics it would only make sense if his audience diminished however this is not the case and i love it… Full Review »
  3. 1mavin
    Jul 30, 2019
    7
    Not as ambitious as "Outside" LP.... He still have more to prove that he is indeed an African giant.. But still FELA KUTI would be proud thatNot as ambitious as "Outside" LP.... He still have more to prove that he is indeed an African giant.. But still FELA KUTI would be proud that he is carry his "afrobeat" legacy...… Full Review »
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