Let’s step back to where the journey started from.
When Burna Boy (born as Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu) attended secondary school in Nigeria, his mother, Bose Ogulu, would receive a call from one of the school directors. “Mrs. Ogulu, your son is going to be a superstar,” he told her. “Mark my words, he’s going to be very big, very rich. Get ready for fame and fortune.”
The school director saw potential in Burna Boy from an early age. In hindsight, he was right, as we are seeing the continuous emergence of his musical presence, gaining worldwide notoriety. His lyrics, voice and humanizing characteristics have propelled him to supreme fame and recognition. Small gestures such as giving families free tickets to his concerts shows there is more to him than his acclaimed fame.
Burna Boy’s 2019 album, African Giant, is a humble celebration of his success as a Nigerian artist. His 2020 album, Twice as Tall, furthers the notion of his stature. Because of his versatile range, it places him on his own playing field, allowing him international success like no other. Just a few weeks ago, he sealed the deal, taking home the 2021 BET Award for “Best International Act,” having done so a total of three times in a row 2019-2021.
The 30-year old Nigerian artist has been called the most successful musician on the continent and now he is looking to conquer America and the rest of the world.
