Burna Boy

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, born on July 2, 1991, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer known professionally as Burna Boy.

Burna Boy grew up in a family with a strong musical inclination. He started composing music at a young age and began his professional career in 2010 with his debut single “Freedom.” In 2011, he signed a record deal with Aristokrat Records, a Nigerian music label, and released his first studio album, L.I.F.E, in 2013, featuring hit songs like “TTonight,” “Yawa Dey,” and “Run My Race.”

In 2015, he parted ways with Aristokrat Records and founded his own label, Spaceship. That same year, he released his second studio album, On a Spaceship, which included popular tracks like "Jealousy," “Rizzla,” and “Soke.”

Burna Boy’s international breakthrough came in 2018 with his third studio album, Outside, which included the hit “Ye.” The album earned him critical acclaim and worldwide recognition, with Rolling Stone naming it one of the best albums of the year.

In 2019, Burna Boy released his fourth studio album, African Giant, which cemented his status as a global superstar. It featured hits such as “Anybody,” “On the Low,” and “Gbona,” and earned a Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album in 2020, making him the first Nigerian artist nominated in that category.

In 2020, he released his fifth studio album, Twice as Tall, executive produced by American rapper and entrepreneur Sean Diddy Combs. The album had collaborations with artists like Youssou N'Dour, Naughty By Nature, and Stormzy, and achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success.

Burna Boy’s music is recognized for blending Afrobeats, reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop. He often draws inspiration from his personal life and the socio-political issues affecting Africa and the world. He has won numerous awards, including BET Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and African Muzik Magazine Awards.