Burna Boy is one of the most successful Nigerian musicians of all time. With his fusion of dancehall, reggae, afrobeat, and pop, he has won numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award in 2021. He is currently signed to an American record label called Atlantic Records. He is also the founder and CEO of Spaceship Records, a Nigerian-based record label.
Burna Boy’s biography The popular singer was born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Burna Boy’s parents are Bose (mother) and Samuel Ogulu (father). His mother worked as a translator for the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce, while his father worked in a welding company. His maternal grandfather, the broadcaster and jazz enthusiast Benson Idonije, managed the late Nigerian music legend, Fela Kuti.
The singer 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
How old is Burna Boy?
The Nigerian singer is 31 years old as of 2023. When was Burna Boy born? He was born on 2 July 1991. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
What is Burna Boy’s profession? Burna Boy is a singer, songwriter, and record producer. His music is mainly pop and afrobeat. He describes his music as Afro-fusion, which blends the genres of R&B, hip-hop, dancehall, and reggae. Burna Boy started creating music at just ten years old using FruityLoops, a production software that his fellow classmate gave him. The singer launched his music career in 2010 and released his first record Shobeedo in 2011.
On 12 August 2013, he released his debut studio album, L.I.F.E, under the Aristokrat record label. The album featured hit singles like Like to Party and Tonight. The album gained Burna Boy immense popularity in Nigeria, and it was nominated for Best Album of the Year at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. It also peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart in August 2013.
Fast facts about Burna Boy.
Who is Burna Boy? He is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer best known for his hit single Like To Party.
Where is Burna Boy from? He was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
What is Burna Boy’s state of origin? He is from Rivers State.
What is Burna Boy’s age? The singer is 31 years old as of 2023. He was born on 2 July 1991.
Does Burna Boy have a twin brother? No, the singer does not have a twin brother.
Does Burna Boy have children? No, he has no children.
Does Burna Boy have a sister? Yes, he has two sisters, Jehovah-Nissi and Ronami.
Who are Burna Boy’s parents? His father is Samuel, and his mother is Bose.
