One of the most well-known Afrobeats musicians is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known by his stage name Burna Boy. Burna Boy, who is regarded as one of the best songwriters and vocalists on the African continent, has lived up to the expectations, amassing a sizable record and a slew of awards.
For his fifth studio album, Twice As Tall, he won the Best World Music Album category at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021.
The artist gained notoriety in 2012 after signing with Aristokrat Records and releasing the lead single from his debut album, L.I.F.E, which was released in 2013. Burna Boy, the creator of Spaceship Entertainment and a three-time winner of the BET Award for International Best Talent, was the first Afrobeats performer to sell out Wembley Arena (SSE arena). He is presently contracted to Warner Music Group.
Burna Boy completed what the majority of his contemporaries couldn’t in such a long period of time in only a few short years. He dominated the music industry in 2010 and eventually rose to the top after two years, carving out a niche for himself as one of Nigeria’s quickly growing stars to watch out for.
The vocalist may not be as well-known as Fela Kuti or King Sunny Ade, but he certainly possesses everything necessary to surpass these legendary figures. Burna Boy has overcome many barriers in the music industry thanks to his voice, talent, aptitudes, attraction, and valiant soul.
Burna Boy Age and Birthday
Burna Boy was born Damini Ogulu on July 2, 1991, in Port Harcourt to Nigerian parents Mr. and Mrs. Ogulu, who later moved to Lagos State, where he finished his primary school. He was raised in Ahoada. He is 32 years old as of now. He is a Rivers State native who is also from Nigeria’s Niger Delta and South-South regions.
His mother, a Yoruba woman named Bose Ogulu, is of mixed ancestry. Samuel Ogulu is his father’s name. Burna Boy comes from an artistic family.
Burna Boy Family
Nissi Ogulu, a singer and mechanical engineer, is his older brother. He has an older sibling, a scientist, and designer named Romani Ogulu. His grandfather is Benson Idonijie, a veteran radio broadcaster, music critic, and former Fela Kuti band manager. His mother was also a former Kalakuta Queen, one of Fela Kuti’s female dancers.
His parents raised him as a Christian, and he spent his childhood in Port Harcourt and Lagos City. Coming from a family with a rich artistic background aided Burna Boy in discovering his musical talent early on, and he faced no opposition from his parents in pursuing his passion. Instead, they encouraged him, which prompted him to begin writing songs.
With the goal of becoming one of the greatest musicians of all time, he knew that his music would have to be unique in order to stand out. As a result, he chose to follow in the footsteps of Afrobeats, listening to records by Bob Marley, Fela Kuti, and King Sunny Ade, among others.
Educational Background
Burna Boy comes from an upper-middle-class family, which provided him with a good education.
He finished crèche and primary school at a prestigious private school in Port Harcourt. He attended Corona Secondary School in Agbara, Ogun State, for his middle and high school education.
He moved to the United Kingdom for his university education, where he earned a degree in Media Technology from the University of Sussex.
Burna Boy Musical Career
Burna Boy recorded two mixtapes, Burn Notice and Burn Identity, after learning how to produce beats with Fruity Loops and signing with Aristokrat Records. Under this label, he released the hit song “Like To Party” in 2012, catapulting him into the spotlight.
Like To Party is the lead single from his debut studio album, L.I.F.E, which was released on August 12, 2013. Other top-charting singles on the album include Run My Race, Yawa Dey, Always Love You, and Tonight.