Burna Boy Would Be The First African Radio Host On GTA VI

October 20, 2026
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African music has found another way into pop culture, and this time, it’s through a video game.

Burna Boy will co-host AfroBank FM in Grand Theft Auto VI, becoming the first African radio host in the game’s history. The station will bring together African sounds across generations, from classics and hidden gems to amapiano, 3-step and more.

What makes this interesting is the choice of platform. GTA has always used music to give its fictional cities a sound of their own, introducing players to genres and artists along the way. Now, African music gets to be part of that experience, reaching an audience that extends far beyond the usual Afrobeats listener.

It’s another sign of how African music is finding its place in unexpected corners of global culture. This time, the soundtrack to Vice City has an African touch.

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