Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy has joined the group of Africans who have been recognised by Time magazine among the world’s most influential people.

Burna Boy was featured in the icons category, which celebrates individuals who have left a lasting mark in their fields.

Meanwhile, 21 Savage was the only rapper on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024.

The annual Time 100 list spotlights individuals who have shaped the world in the past year.