Alone (Burna Boy song)
2022 song by Burna Boy
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"Alone" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy, released on 4 November 2022, as part of the soundtrack album Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired By. The song was written by Burna Boy.
| "Alone" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Burna Boy | |
| from the album Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired By | |
| Released | 4 November 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Genre | Afrobeats |
| Length | 3:35 |
| Label | |
| Songwriters | |
| Producers | |
"Alone" received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth, vocal delivery, and the seamless fusion of Afrobeats with cinematic production. It is regarded as one of the standout tracks on the soundtrack album.[1][2]
Background and release
In 2022, Burna Boy was announced as one of the African artists contributing to the soundtrack of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The soundtrack aimed to showcase diverse musical influences, particularly from African artists, to reflect themes of heritage, loss, and strength within the film.
"Alone" was released globally on November 4, 2022, along with the full soundtrack album under Marvel Music and Hollywood Records.[3][4]
Accolades
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award description(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Headies[5] | Best Recording of the Year | Nominated |
| Songwriter of the Year (Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, Austin Iornongu Iwar Jr., Peace Oredope, and Ludwig Göransson for "Alone") |
Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Grammy Awards[6] | Best Global Music Performance | Nominated |
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[7] | 73 |
| France (SNEP)[8] | 19 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 143 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[10] | 50 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 58 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 33 |
| Portugal (AFP)[13] | 97 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[14] | 45 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 28 |
| UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[16] | 12 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[17] | 1 |
| US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[18] | 2 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[19] | 3 |