Everything You Need to Know About Burna Boy


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Written by Pharis Kinyua


Hardly will you mention Nigerian Afrorbeats without mentioning Burna Boy christened the African Giant. 
He is the hope of Afrobeats and an inspiration to many others and there are still many things people don’t know about him despite the fame. 

Where is Burna Boy’s Mother From?

Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy’s mothers hails from Nigeria's Rivers State and she belongs to the Kalabari ethnic group. It’s one of the largest ethnic group in Nigeria's Niger Delta. The world knows her as the force behind his son’s musical success as his manager. They serve lessons on how family bonds can propel you to success and always be there to build wealth.

Is Burna Boy father Alive?

Burna Boy’s father Sam Ogulu is still alive and kicking. He is a respectable businessman who has been very supportive of his son’s music career.  He has supported Burna Boy financially and emotionally while guiding him through the music career right from the moment he started pursuing his dream. 

What’s Burna Boy’s Net Worth

Burna Boy has a net worth of $22 million, all of which comes from his music exploits for over a decade now.  He is the first Nigerian to receive back-to-back Grammy nominations and among the most streamed Nigerian artists in modern-day era. 
The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter is one of Afrobeats’ leading lights internationally since his breakthrough in 2012. Each of his six albums always have a defining hit. For instance, ‘Love Damini’ has ‘Last Last’ which is his best-selling single off his album.
Burna Boy has a history of totally selling out concerts in New York and in London.

How Burna Boy Rose to Fame

Burna Boy's ascent to stardom goes way back to 2011 in Lagos after his return to Nigeria from London’s University of Sussex. While working at Rhythm FM as intern, Burna Boy used every chance he got to record his music. He did this for a full year while keeping a generator in his car's trunk in case the studio's electricity went out. 

His perseverance would pay off in 2012, when his debut album L.I.F.E. and the hit track ""Like to Party"" were released under the Aristokrat Records label, catapulting him to fame. His global presence was cemented by the album ""African Giant. 
Burna Boy’s distinctive Afrofusion sound won hearts everywhere. With a Grammy for ""Twice as Tall,"" he solidified his standing as a legend and served as an inspiration to many. His success serves as a testament to the strength of authenticity, cultural fusion, and unflinching commitment to one's craft.

Which Burna Boy Album Won Grammy?

At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards held in 2021, Burna Boy's album ""Twice as Tall"" took home the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album. This album, which was released in August 2020, fused reggae, dancehall, and afrobeat. He enlisted the support of Timbaland, Leriq and Diddy to produce the album. 
Are Burna Boy and Wizkid Friends?
There is always speculation that these artists have bad blood but this is not the case. Wizkid describes Burna Boy as ‘family’. 

Is Burna Boy Married?

Burna Boy isn’t married and he has no plans to settle down. He has told his mother often that he won’t marry and she doesn’t like it any bit. However, he dated and broke up with British rapper Steflon Don.

Can Burna Boy Have a Child? 

Burna Boy admitted that he is incapable of having children. This came about after his ex-girlfriend, Stefflon Don, revealed on Instagram that he is impotent. She always wanted a baby but he couldn’t give her one. 

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