UK rapper Stormzy has admitted he is "overwhelmed with emotions" as he prepares to become the first black, British solo artist to headline Glastonbury.
The Croydon-born artist will take to the festival's main, Pyramid Stage this Friday evening and he told his fans on Twitter: "I am (the) first, black British artist to headline Glastonbury.
"At 25-years-old, I am the second-youngest solo act to ever headline Glastonbury, the youngest being a 24-year-old David Bowie in 1971.
"I'm overwhelmed with emotions. This is the most surreal feeling I've ever experienced. I feel my entire life has lead to this moment."
I an first black British artist to headline Glastonbury.
— CROWN OUT NOW 👑 (@stormzy) June 28, 2019
At 25 years old I am the second youngest solo act to ever headline Glastonbury, the youngest being a 24 year old David Bowie in 1971.
I'm overwhelmed with emotions, this is the most surreal feeling I’ve ever experienced.
He added: "Can't explain or fathom what this all is but I am 100% sure this is all God and his favour. Giving him all the glory.
"Thank you to (Glastonbury organisers) Emily and Mike Eavis for believing in me I can't wait to see you and hug you both."
Stormzy, real name Michael Omari, will become the first British rapper to headline the festival, and there's extensive coverage of Glastonbury across BBC TV and radio channels.
I feel my entire life has lead to this moment. Can't explain or fathom what this all is but I am 100% sure this is all God and his favour. Giving him all the glory. Thank you to Emily & Mike Eavis for believing in me I can’t wait to see you and hug you both thank you so much ❤️
— CROWN OUT NOW 👑 (@stormzy) June 28, 2019
Festival co-organiser Emily Eavis told BBC Radio 2: "I'm so excited about Stormzy tonight" and described the atmosphere at the festival this year as "really good".
"I don't know whether it's because we had a year off that I'm feeling it incredibly strongly," she told Zoe Ball.
"It's so lovely. People are happy in good spirits and nice to each other and there's a really good atmosphere. There's nothing like it."
