Burna Boy
Biography
Burna Boy Biography
Full Name
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu
Stage Name
Burna Boy
Date of Birth
July 2, 1991
Age
35 (as of 2026)
Country
Nigeria 🇳🇬
Hometown
Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Genre
Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Dancehall, Reggae, Hip-Hop
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Performer
Years Active
2010–Present
Record Label
Spaceship Entertainment (Founder), Atlantic Records, Bad Habit
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Early Life
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy, was born on July 2, 1991, in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He developed a passion for music while growing up and was influenced by reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, and Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.
His mother, Bose Ogulu, later became his manager and played a significant role in helping build his international career.
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Career
Burna Boy rose to prominence in 2012 with his breakthrough single Like to Party, which introduced his distinctive Afro-fusion sound to a wider audience.
His global breakthrough came with albums such as Outside, African Giant, Twice as Tall, and Love, Damini, earning him international acclaim.
Over the years, Burna Boy has collaborated with major artists including Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Stormzy, J Hus, Black Sherif, Wizkid, Dave, Sia, Sam Smith, and 21 Savage.
He has performed at some of the world’s biggest venues and festivals, including sold-out arena shows in Europe and North America.
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Top Songs
* Last Last
* Ye
* City Boys
* On the Low
* Gbona
* Anybody
* Tested, Approved & Trusted
* Bundle by Bundle
* TaTaTa (feat. Travis Scott)
* For My Hand (feat. Ed Sheeran)
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Albums
* L.I.F.E
* On a Spaceship
* Outside
* African Giant
* Twice as Tall
* Love, Damini
* I Told Them…
* No Sign of Weakness
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Awards & Achievements
* 🏆 Grammy Award winner (Best Global Music Album for Twice as Tall)
* 🏆 BET Awards winner
* 🏆 MTV Europe Music Awards winner
* 🏆 MOBO Awards winner
* 🏆 AFRIMA Awards winner
* 🏆 Headies Awards winner
* 🌍 Billions of streams across Spotify, Apple Music, Audiomack, Boomplay, and YouTube.
* 🌍 One of Africa’s most internationally successful artists.
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Musical Style
Burna Boy blends:
* Afrobeats
* Afro-fusion
* Dancehall
* Reggae
* Hip-Hop
His music explores themes of African identity, love, social justice, success, resilience, and personal experiences.
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Latest Releases
Burna Boy continues to dominate global music charts with songs including:
* TaTaTa (feat. Travis Scott)
* Bundle by Bundle
* Update
* Sweet Love
* Change Your Mind
He continues to headline major festivals and arena tours around the world while expanding the global influence of Afrobeats.
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Social Media
* Instagram: @burnaboygram
* X (Twitter): @burnaboy
* Facebook: Burna Boy
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Why Burna Boy Is Popular
Burna Boy is regarded as one of the world’s leading Afrobeats artists. His unique Afro-fusion sound, powerful live performances, and ability to blend African rhythms with global influences have earned him millions of fans across the world.
His Grammy-winning success and consistent international achievements have made him one of the most influential African musicians of his generation.
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Booking contacts
Agency: Spaceship Entertainment (Founder) Altantic Records, Bad Habit
Email: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rUnE4b0hpNF90Y3N6QnFTR3JvZGdZd3xBR3JiS2FtM0VRZ0txUGdIc01ONVdxWHlGcHBoWElkODhlZUs0U0FXZ2VFOC1rclgwZXNOWFZiQkd2LTRYRnZoQ2FLS21tYXVaZ1hpYlRpSkVRMWZFMEJLVlhQcWNMcWdyN3U4&q=Burna.lnk.to%2Fstadedefrance