Yes, Burna Boy and Sam Smith have come together for a collaboration that is set to blow your mind. Sam Smith took to Twitter to share the news, writing that the song is being released on Thursday at 7:20.
?? so much love for you Burna. This is gonna be fun https://t.co/j5hNb1y6EM
— samsmith (@samsmith) July 29, 2020
More details are that the song is titled ‘My Oasis’ and you can listen to a preview below:
New song 'My Oasis' with @burnaboy, released 7.20pm BST tomorrow!! pic.twitter.com/HSgebhUhl8
— samsmith (@samsmith) July 29, 2020
Nigerians have taken to Twitter to react to the impending release of the song, with many issues being raised. Some wondered how he would seamlessly blend with Sam Smith’s voice.
In response to this, others pointed out how many collaborations Burna Boy has had including that with Ed Sheeran. Meanwhile, LGBTQ people had a lot to say too. See the tweets below:
Sam Smith is releasing his long awaited third album soon, and guess who is on the first single before the release?!
King Burna! Our African Giant ??
— Iseunife The First ???? (@Shawnifee) July 29, 2020
Burna boy is abt to become the 3rd best musician in africa, n----h is now only behind Wizkid and davido. Having Wizkid, davido and burna in the same country is like when Barcelona have Xavi, iniesta and messi. Talent overload??? pic.twitter.com/hFoQ7dP568
— Al'ameen? (@Al_ameen_Yabo) July 29, 2020
Burna boy once said he didn’t come to music to drop one single and ghost.
I think he’s really manifesting that,imagine having a feature on Beyonce album and now Sam smith.
What ever you do always do you and it’ll speak for you.
AFRICAN GIANT ? to the world.
— BENUEGIANT????? (@doshdmw) July 29, 2020
https://twitter.com/mr_adebayo5/status/1288575137432961025?s=20
Burna Boy is having a song with Sam Smith titled 'My Oasis'.
This is huge mehn, Sam Smith is about to blow again, same way Wizkid helps Drake and many international artistes careers.
— Eniola (@UNCLE_AJALA) July 29, 2020
LOOL burna would deliver even if he made a song with 6ix9ine https://t.co/LCu7PNxXAr
— Loladè (@Lolade4PF) July 29, 2020
If you're excited about Burna Boy collaborating with Sam Smith but you hate gay Nigerians, then you have a problem. It's called hateful hypocrisy. It's not originally your fault, though; society taught you that. So all you need do is open your mind and fix yourself.
— Otosirieze (@Otosirieze) July 30, 2020
This is a really interesting one actually. 2 very different sounds.
Can’t wait for this to drop tonight.