Tag: Burna Boy

Offset Hints at Possible Collaboration with Burna Boy

31Jul

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Music

Offset Hints at Possible Collaboration with Burna Boy

Offset, an American rapper and member of rap trio the Migos hinted at the possibility of collaborating on a song with Nigerian music superstar, Burna Boy. A few weeks ago, the 30-year-old rapper commented on the comment section of an Instagram post by Burna Boy asking him to check his DM. See Also: Burna Boy: Afrofusion and Afrobeat are Not the Same The “Walk It Talk Talk” rapper gave the hint on his Instagram page of a possible collaboration with Burna boy when he replied a fan with “cooking it up” when the fan asked if he has a song with Burna boy. The rapper was in attendance at the listening party for Burna Boy's latest album “ Love Damini” which recently took place in the United States. Source: The Nation

Burna Boy: Afrofusion and Afrobeat are Not the Same

5Jul

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Africa, Interview, Music, Nigeria, Youths

Burna Boy: Afrofusion and Afrobeat are Not the Same

Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has discerned his style of music from the popular Nigerian music genre called Afrobeat. The Grammy award winner said this on a podcast, The Million Dollaz Worth of Game show, hosted by King Gille and Wallace Peeples. see also: Burna Boy’s Police Escorts Shoot Married Man After Singer Made Pass At Wife The singer explained that African music consists of different genres and they are all wrongly categorized as Afrobeats by the general populace.He further stated that the already deceased afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, represents afrobeat itself but then the letter ‘s’ was wrongly added to it, then all other African music genres were now added to it and were all termed Afrobeats. “Afrobeat is a legend called Fe...

Burna Boy’s Police Escorts Shoot Married Man After Singer Made Pass At Wife

12Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Music, News, Nigeria

Burna Boy’s Police Escorts Shoot Married Man After Singer Made Pass At Wife

The Lagos State Police Commissioner’s Special Squad has detained five policemen attached to singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, for attempted murder after they shot two fun seekers— Irebami Lawrence and another identified simply as Tolu— at Club Cubana on Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday. According to a preliminary report by the Bar Beach Police Division, trouble started when the singer and five police escorts visited the nightclub around 4am on June 8. About four policemen waited outside while one of the policemen, identified as Inspector Ibrahim, who was in mufti, accompanied the Grammy-Award-winning artiste into the club. According to multiple witness statements, the singer was in the VIP section with three women when he spotted another woman. He was reported to ha...

God makes no Mistakes, I deserved Grammy – Burna Boy

21Mar

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Celebration, Interview, News, Nigeria, Youths

God makes no Mistakes, I deserved Grammy – Burna Boy

Nigerian singer Burnaboy has disclosed that he was relieved when he was announced as the winner of the best global music album award at the Grammys. He also maintained that he deserved to win the prestigious award. In an interview with BBC Africa, he said, “I felt very relieved because I deserved it. If I did not get it, I was hoping a situation would not happen where I would not get what I deserved. In 2012, I realised that it was bigger than me and that was when it hit me that this was not a hobby anymore. Anything is possible. Whatever situation or environment one finds oneself does not really determine one’s future or what one is going to do. It also does not stop one from pursuing one’s dreams. At the end of the day, we are in an environment that is very discouraging. An environmen...

Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated For Headies

4Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Youths

Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy Nominated For Headies

The organisers of the Headies have released the list of nominees for the 14th edition of the music awards. The award ceremony which is aimed at recognizing outstanding achievements features 27 categories to acknowledge and celebrate the work of various artistes in the Nigerian music industry. Davido, Omah Lay, Burna Boy, Falz, Fireboy DML, Mayorkun, DJ Neptune, Wizkid will battle for the Viewers Choice award while Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Mayorkun, and Tiwa Savage will battle for the Artiste Of The Year award. The headies will also be presenting an award of special recognition to King Sunny Ade for excellence and impact on the entertainment industry. See full nomination list: BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR A non-voting category for the best recording (that meets the judge...

Nigerian Musician Burna Boy Wins Second Consecutive BET Award

29Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Africa, Music, Nigeria

Nigerian Musician Burna Boy Wins Second Consecutive BET Award

Nigerian super star Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu Rex, professionally known as Burna Boy, has won a second consecutive BET: Best International Act award. Burna Boy was announced the winner in the early hours of Monday, in L.A. Live, Los Angeles, U.S. The event which was held virtually due to coronavirus restrictions was hosted by Amanda Seales The 2020 BET Awards was held virtually at L.A. Live, Los Angeles, U.S in the early hours of Monday. American comedian, Amanda Seales, hosted the awards simulcasted via CBS. Burna Boy who is a Port Harcourt-born singer bettered fellow nominees Innoss’B (DR Congo), Sho Madjozi (South Africa), Stormzy (United Kingdom), Dave (United Kingdom), Ninho (France) and S.Pri Noir (France) to emerge the best at this year’s showing. In his acceptance spee...