Biography
Burna Boy is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who is widely considered to be one of the most popular and influential musician in Africa. He has released several successful albums, and he has collaborated with a number of high-profile artists. He has won several awards, including a Grammy Award and an MTV Africa Music Award. Burna Boy has also been involved in philanthropic work, including raising funds for the fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria
Age
His 31 years old as of 2023. When was Burna Boy born? He was born on 2 July 1991. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
His Early Life
Real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1991. He grew up in a musical family, and he began singing and rapping at a young age. After high school, he studied media technology at the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom. After college, he returned to Nigeria to pursue a career in music. His early work was well-received, and he soon gained national recognition. He has since become one of the most successful artists in Africa, with a loyal and passionate fan base His maternal grandfather, the broadcaster and jazz enthusiast Benson Idonije, managed the late Nigerian music legend, Fela Kuti.
Family and Education
Burna boy grew up alongside two sisters, Jehovah-Nissi and Ronami. His younger sister Nissi is a singer, graphic artist, entrepreneur, and mechanical engineer. His older sister Ronami is a scientist and designer,He had his primary education at Montessori International School before he proceeded to Corona Secondary School in Agbara, Ogun State, for his secondary education. He later relocated to the United Kingdom to further his studies. He enrolled at the University Of Sussex and pursued Media Technology from 2008 to 2009. He also studied Media Communications and Culture at Oxford Brookes University from 2009 to 2010.
Career
Burna Boy’s debut studio album, L.I.F.E, was released on 12 August 2013, serving as the follow-up to his second mixtape Burn Identity (2011). The album sold 40,000 copies on the first day of its release. Aristokrat Records later sold its marketing rights to Uba Pacific for ₦10 million. The album’s release was preceded by five singles: “Like to Party”, “Tonight”, “Always Love You”, “Run My Race”, and “Yawa Dey”. L.I.F.E was produced entirely by Leriq and features guest appearances from 2face Idibia, M.I, Timaya, Olamide, Reminisce, and Wizkid, alongside others. Nigeria Entertainment Today ranked the album 10th on its list of the 12th Best Albums of 2013. The album’s music was inspired by Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, and Bob Marley. It received generally positive reviews from music critics, who applauded its production. It was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. In August 2013, L.I.F.E peaked at number seven on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. In 2014, Burna Boy split from Aristokrat Records. In February 2015, he founded the record label Spaceship Entertainment eight months after parting ways with Aristocrat Records. Burna Boy released his second studio album, On a Spaceship, on 25 November 2015. His seven-track debut extended play, Redemption, was released in September 2016. Its lead single, “Pree Me”, debuted on Noisey. Burna Boy’s fourth studio album, African Giant, was released on 26 July 2019. It was supported by six singles: “Gbona”, “On the Low”, Killin Dem”, “Dangote”, “Anybody” and “Pull Up”. He began recording the album in 2018 and told Billboard that it is his most personal project yet. He first revealed plans to release it in April 2019 and held a private listening session in Los Angeles. Photos and videos from the listening session were shared on social media. African Giant was initially announced as a 16-track album. To promote the album, Burna Boy headlined the African Giant Returns tour, the second leg of his African Giant tour. Burna Boy recorded “My Money, My Baby”, a track that appeared on Queen & Slim‘s soundtrack album. Described as an “Afrobeat-tinged track”, “My Money, My Baby” contains a sample of Fela Kuti’s 1972 song “Shakara”. On 22 November 2019, Burna Boy was featured alongside English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on British rapper Stormzy’s single, “Own It”, the fourth single from his second studio album, Heavy Is the Head. In November 2019, he became the first Afrobeat artist to sell out the SSE Arena( formerly known as the Wembley arena). He was given a special plaque to mark his achievement.
Burna Boy’s net worth
His estimated net worth is between $20 million and $25 million
This wealth comes from a variety of sources, including album sales, streaming royalties, live performances, brand endorsements, and investment income. Burna Boy has a number of luxury assets, including cars, homes, and jewelry. He also has a number of business ventures, including his own record label and a line of fashion accessories.
Awards
He has won numerous awards throughout his career. In 2019, he won the prestigious Grammy Award for Best World Music Album for his album, African Giant. He has also won multiple MTV Africa Music Awards, BET Awards, and Headies Awards. He has also been nominated for a number of other awards, including the MOBO Awards and the All Africa Music Awards. These awards are a testament to his talent and his impact on the music industry in Africa and around the world
Quick facts about Burna Boy
1.Who is Burna Boy? He is a Nigerian singer, songwriter,
2.How record producer best known for his hit single Like To Party.
3.Where is Burna Boy from? He was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
4. What is Burna Boy’s state of origin? He is from Rivers State.
5.What is Burna Boy’s age? The singer is 31 years old as of 2023.
6. Does Burna Boy have a twin brother? No, the singer does not have a twin brother.
7.Does Burna Boy have children? No, he has no children.
8.Does Burna Boy have a siblings ? Yes, he has two sisters, Jehovah-Nissi and Ronami.
9.Who are Burna Boy’s parents? His father is Samuel, and his mother is Bose.