Grammy Award-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has achieved a historic career milestone, making a mind-blowing leap into gaming culture by featuring as an official in-game radio host in Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6).
Burna Boy will co-host a brand-new in-game station called AfroBank FM alongside German DJ and producer Palms Trax (voicing his moniker “Palmsy”). The announcement cements Burna Boy‘s status as a dominant global cultural ambassador, bringing African rhythms directly to millions of players worldwide.
Here are 5 key details surrounding his groundbreaking role in GTA 6:
READ ALSO: Keshia Chanté Breaks Silence on Drake Baby Rumors: 5 Shocking Details
Table of Contents
1. First African Artist to Host a GTA Radio Station
By taking the microphone for GTA 6, Burna Boy becomes the first African musician in history to host a dedicated in-game radio station in the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
Appearing under his in-game DJ persona “Burna”, Burna Boy will provide voice commentary, dialogue, and curated track selections as players navigate the fictional state of Leonida.
2. Co-Hosting AfroBank FM With Palms Trax
Burna Boy will share DJ duties on AfroBank FM with renowned Berlin-based selector Palms Trax. Together, the duo will banter and guide listeners through an expansive sonic tour of the African continent.
Their inclusion forms part of Rockstar Games’ commitment to delivering its most diverse and culturally broad radio selection in franchise history.
3. Diverse Playlist Spanning Classic and Modern African Sounds
AfroBank FM will showcase the full spectrum of African music. The station’s catalog covers 20th-century highlife and afrobeat classics alongside contemporary global genres including Amapiano, 3-step, and Afrobeats.
Confirmed tracks spinning on AfroBank FM include:
-
Asake – “Joha”
-
Pat Thomas feat. Ebo Taylor – “Gye Wani”
-
DJ Lag & Robot Boii feat. Kamo Mphela – “Shay’sana”
4. Star-Studded International Radio Host Lineup
Burna Boy joins an elite roster of global music icons tapped by Rockstar Games to host custom stations across the dial.
The GTA 6 radio lineup includes Puerto Rican star Bad Bunny (Cocoteo FM), pop icon Lana Del Rey, country hitmaker Morgan Wallen, Swedish pop star Robyn, metal legends Kerry King and Tom Araya of Slayer, and Miami rap veterans Trick Daddy and Trina.
5. Burna Boy’s Evolving History With Rockstar Games
This is not Burna Boy‘s first collaboration with the gaming behemoth. His hit single “Killin Dem” (featuring Zlatan) was previously featured on GTA V’s iFruit Radio hosted by Danny Brown and Skepta.
Additionally, his track “Gettin’ Money” was included in the GTA Online: Cayo Perico Heist update. Stepping into a full voice-acting and hosting role for GTA 6 marks the natural culmination of his relationship with the studio.
