Burna Boy is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter who is on a mission to bring his passion for his homeland to the world’s biggest stages through his Afro-fusion music. And Burna is already leading the way as he became the first African artist to headline Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl in October 2021 and the first Nigerian act to headline and sell out New York’s Madison Square Garden in April 2022.
Here is everything you need to know about Burna Boy.
Burna Boy Age, Birthday & Early Life
Burna Boy, whose real name is “Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu”, was born in Port Harcout, Nigeria, in 1991. His birthday falls on the 2nd of July, which makes him a Cancer. He is currently 30 years old.
Burna began making music at the age of 10. While at school, a fellow classmate gave him a copy of the production software FruityLoops. With the help of the software, he started creating his own beats on an old computer.
After graduating from school, Burna moved to London to attend university, but dropped out after two years and moved back to Nigeria. He began to delve into the dancehall and reggae music his father listened to, and the Afrobeat music that his grandfather preferred after he travelled to Nigeria’s southern coast in 2010.
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Burna Boy Family – Parents and Siblings
Burna Boy is the son of Bose Ogulu and Samuel Ogulu. He is family-oriented and keeps his family on his team. His mother, Bose, is his manager, and his younger sister, Nissi Ogulu, is his stylist and creative director. He has another sister named Nissi who is a musician and animation artist.
Burna’s maternal grandfather, Benson Idonije, was the first band manager for Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. His mother, known as “Mama Burna”, has been managing him since before he gave himself a stage name. The mother-and-son pair co-founded a label, Spaceship Entertainment, in 2015.
It was Burna’s sister, Ronami, who helped him secure a 120-piece collection with U.K. fashion retailer boohooMan in 2020 and a spot in Calvin Klein’s spring 2022 campaign alongside Vince Staples, Solange and Dominic Fike.
The whole Burna family is focused on building a legacy.
Burna Boy Professional Career – His Rise To Stardom
In 2013, Burna created “Like to Party” alongside producer LeriQ, which marked his rise to prominence. The same year, he released his debut studio album “L.I.F.E,” which featured guest slots from Timaya, Wizkids, 2face, and M.I.
Eight months after parting ways with Aristocrat Records, Burna founded the record label Spaceship Entertainment in February 2015. In November of the same year, he dropped his second album “On a Spaceship.” The next year, he released his 7-track debut EP “Redemption”, whose single “Pree Me” debuted on Noisey.
In 2017, Burna was signed to Atlantic Records imprint Bad Habit and Warner Music International for territories outside Africa. His third studio album “Outside” came on 26 January 2018 and won “Album of the Year” at the 2018 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. The album’s biggest single “Ye” ended up atop most Nigerian publications’ year-end list as the biggest song of 2018.
On 26 July 2019, Burna dropped his fourth studio album “African Giant.” His fifth album Twice as Tall, which he released in August 2020 on Atlantic Records/Bad Habit/Warner Music International, and his own label, Spaceship Collective, won the 2021 Grammy Award for the best global music album and reached No. 1 on the World Albums chart. The album also debuted at No. 54 on the all-genre Billboard 200.
Burna has currently been touring the songs from his fifth album. His sixth album called “Love, Damini” is set to release on his 31st birthday, July 2.
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Burna Boy Net Worth – Is He The Richest Nigerian Singer?
The Twice as Tall has undoubtedly raked in millions of dollars from his professional music career, modelling gigs, brand promotion, sponsors, and endorsements. He has also supplemented his income from the label Spaceship Entertainment. However, he is still far from becoming the richest Nigerian singer as Davido sits at the top with a reported net worth of $10 million.
As of June 2022, Burna Boy’s net worth is roughly estimated at $2 million. But he is in the process of becoming the richest Nigerian singer.
Burna Boy Relationship Status: Is He Married or Dating Someone?
Burna Boy was previously in a relationship with British rapper Stefflon Don. The pair started dating in early 2019, but they had a rocky relationship, with there being several claims of infidelity. Finally, in December 2021, Burna took to his Instagram to confirm he was no longer dating Stefflon, saying “Odogwu nor get wife.”
The split followed the embarrassing claims by a woman named Jo Pearl, who asserted on social media that she and Burna Boy have been seeing each other for two years while he was with Stefflon.
Soon after Burna announced his split with the Birmingham-born superstar, a rumor circulated that he was dating Delicia Cordon, an Instagram model, and fashion designer. However, he quickly denied the rumor saying he had no idea who Delicia Cordon was.
Related FAQs
What is Burna Boy’s real name?
His real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu.
How old is Burna Boy?
Burna Boy is currently 30 years old. He’ll celebrate his 31st birthday on July 2 next month.
Where is Burna Boy signed to?
Burna is signed to Atlantic Records, Bad Habit, and Warner Music International. Bad Habit handles all aspects of the album creation process for Burna while Atlantic and Warner act as global marketing partners.
How tall is Burna Boy?
He is 6 feet 1 inch tall.
Where does Burna Boy live?
He splits his time between London and Lagos.
Does Burna Boy have a child?
No, Burna has yet to become a father. He doesn’t have a single child, as of June 2022.
