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  • Burna Boy’s Top Ten

    Burna Boy’s Top Ten

    Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, best known as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. The Grammy award-winning whose latest hit single, ‘Higher’ is topping music charts, shares his favourite things with OLAITAN GANIU.

    Favorite travel destination:

    Port Harcourt, Nigeria. I am deeply connected to my roots, as I care a lot about my people.

     Favorite fashion tips:

    Be you. Don’t be too influenced by things that doesn’t appeal to you.

    Favourite meal:

    Fried yam and stew

    Favourite song

    My latest song, ‘Higher’.  The track is an anthem of resilience and hope dedicated to my hometown

    5. Favourite movie:

    Lupin

    Favorite hairdo

    Dreadlocks

     Favorite Car

    Rolls Royce Cullinan

    Favorite wristwatch

    Brand Mille

    Favorite album?

    All my albums, from L.I.F.E, On a Spaceship, Outside, African Giant, Twice as Tall, Love, Damini to I Told Them…

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    10. Favorite colours

    My favourite colour is the same as my complexion… Black

  • Burna Boy, others headlines 2024 SummerJam festival in Germany

    Burna Boy, others headlines 2024 SummerJam festival in Germany

    Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has electrified the crowd at the 2024 SummerJam festival in Germany, headlining the three-day event from July 5-7, 2024.

    Fresh off a record-breaking concert in the United Kingdom where he sold out the 80,000-capacity London Stadium for the second time, Burna Boy’s performance at SummerJam solidified his position as a trailblazer in the Afrobeats genre, pushing the boundaries of African music on the global stage.

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    Sharing the stage with other reggae and dancehall heavyweights like Busy Signal and Bounty & Cocoa, Burna Boy treated the audience to a mesmerizing setlist, featuring his Grammy-nominated single ‘City Boy’ and other hits that had the crowd singing and dancing along.

  • I don’t have songwriters, says Burna Boy

    I don’t have songwriters, says Burna Boy

    Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has refuted claims by Logos Olori, a signee of Davido, that he uses songwriters.

    Olori had stated that many top artists, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido, rely on songwriters due to their busy schedules.

    In response, Burna Boy clarified on his X handle that the credited songwriters on his songs are producers, not lyricists.

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    He explained that this is due to Western music policies, which classify producers as writers of the instrumentals.

    Burna Boy stated: “Any name you see credited on my songs are only producers of the songs or featured artists, not writers. But for some reason, the Western world considers producers as writers of the instrumentals and they just throw their names on there as writers. Nobody fit write for Odogwu.”

    This declaration contradicts his earlier admission that Peruzzi, a signee of Davido, wrote a song for him.

    Burna Boy had previously acknowledged Peruzzi as the only songwriter he had worked with.

  • Evil prevails when good people refuse to talk, Dammy Krane replies Burna Boy

    Evil prevails when good people refuse to talk, Dammy Krane replies Burna Boy

    Controversial singer Dammy Krane has responded to Burna Boy’s caution with their  exchange escalating into a heated Twitter feud.

    Dammy Krane accused Burna Boy of hypocrisy, questioning why he didn’t speak out when thugs allegedly attacked him.

    He also implied that Burna Boy didn’t show support when he was locked up and only speaks out to protect his interests.

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    Dammy Krane’s response is filled with anger, accusing Burna Boy of being silent when it mattered most. 

    He wrote: ”Since you wanna speak like a real gangster @burnaboy why didn’t you speak out when they sent their thugs to my house . You know how it feels to be locked up and you never reached out, even when I came out. 

    “A real gangster wouldn’t do that to his blooda industry landlord. Blooda no be until something do my enemy I go call police because na only God dey for me like this na so them whine MohBad till them kill am you know the matter @burnaboy evil prevail when good people refuse to talk after God na government”. 

  • Burna Boy warns Dammy Krane over Davido’s alleged involvement in Tagbo’s death

    Burna Boy warns Dammy Krane over Davido’s alleged involvement in Tagbo’s death

    Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has intervened in the ongoing feud between Dammy Krane and Davido, urging Krane to take down his post accusing Davido of involvement in Tagbo Umeike’s death.

    Krane wrote: “I’m boldly saying Davido has a hand in Tagbo’s death. If I’m lying, they should sue me, make everything cast for court. I ready help am spread all his dirty linen for public. Justice for Tagbo.”

    Burna Boy cautioned Krane against seeking to send Davido to jail, referencing their shared experience of being locked up and encouraging a more peaceful resolution of their differences.

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    “Bro. WTF are you doing?? Take this down now!! Make me and u no get problem abeg. No be like this we dey handle differences.

    “We both know how it feels to be locked up, why TF would you wish that on anyone? I gat love for u but I do not stand for none of this police ass sh*t. Take all this sh*t down please,” Burna Boy wrote.

    However, Dammy Krane is yet to remove the post and Davido has not responded to the allegations.

  • Happy birthday to living legend, Burna Boy’s mother celebrate singer at 33

    Happy birthday to living legend, Burna Boy’s mother celebrate singer at 33

    Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy marked a major milestone on July 2, 2024 on his 33rd birthday.

    His mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, took to social media to pay tribute, hailing him as a “living legend”.

    The birthday comes hot on the heels of Burna Boy’s electrifying performance at a sold-out concert in London, where he showcased his remarkable talent and dedication to his craft.

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    Celebrating him, she wrote: “Wishing the happiest of birthdays to this living legend. May your day be filled with love, laughter, and all the joy you bring to others every day.”

  • Burna Boy did not pay bills of all patients in UPTH – Spokesperson

    Burna Boy did not pay bills of all patients in UPTH – Spokesperson

    The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has clarified reports about Burna Boy’s recent visit to the hospital.

    Contrary to earlier reports that the artist paid bills of patients, the hospital said he did not cover all outstanding medical bills for patients during his visit on June 11.

    According to the institution’s spokesperson, Elabha Meni, Burna Boy only settled the bills of selected patients, not all patients as previously reported.

    The hospital also clarified that they did not receive direct payments from Burna Boy or his team on behalf of all patients, as reported earlier.

    The hospital appreciated the musician’s kindness in financially assisting those in need.

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    Meni stated: “We commend Burna Boy’s kindness in financially assisting select patients in our hospital to offset their bills during his visit on June 11.

    “However, contrary to reports stating that all patients’ bills in UPTH were paid during the visit, only selected patients received cash gifts or donations.

    “The hospital did not receive direct payments from the musician and his team on behalf of patients to support this worthy course of reducing healthcare costs”. 

  • Don’t be too influenced by things that don’t appeal to you – Burna Boy

    Don’t be too influenced by things that don’t appeal to you – Burna Boy

    Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has shared some valuable fashion advice with fans.

    While speaking on the sidelines of the prestigious Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer Show in Paris, Burna Boy encouraged fans to stay true to themselves and not blindly follow trends or styles promoted by their favorite celebrities.

    “My styling tips? Be you, don’t be too influenced by things that don’t really appeal to you,” he said. 

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    Burna was among a star-studded lineup of Nigerian singers who attended the Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer Show during Fashion Week Day 1 in Paris, France, on Tuesday.

    Other notable attendees included Wizkid, Rema, Adekunle Gold, Tems and Mr. Eazi. 

  • Burna Boy sets record for highest-grossing tour by African artist

    Burna Boy sets record for highest-grossing tour by African artist

    Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy has made history by achieving the highest-grossing tour by an African artiste. 

    His ‘I Told Them‘ tour has grossed an impressive $15.5 million from 15 shows, with six more concerts still to be accounted for. 

    This feat has been confirmed by the American tour statistics company, Touring Data on X.

    He has also set a new record for the highest-grossing arena concert by an African artist in the United States, earning $1.725 million at the Capital One Arena in Washington on March 7, 2024. 

    This surpasses his previous record at the TD Garden in Boston.

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    Burna Boy’s concert at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on March 12th also became the most expensive concert by an African artiste in history, with an average ticket price of $172.76. 

    His Canadian tour also grossed an impressive $5.7 million from just six shows, the highest for any African artiste.

    “I TOLD THEM…, @burnaboy

    $15,469,395 Revenue ($1,031,293 avg.)

    156,646 Tickets Sold (10,443 avg.)

    $98.75 Average Price

    15/21 Reported Shows,” Touring Data tweeted.

  • Burna Boy reportedly pays bills of patients at teaching hospital

    Burna Boy reportedly pays bills of patients at teaching hospital

    Award-winning Afrobeat artist Burna Boy visited the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital and reportedly paid the medical bills for all patients in one of the hospital wards.

    A video showed Burna Boy exiting the hospital, surrounded by happy fans and nurses.

    The news received widespread admiration and praise on social media, with many hailing Burna Boy as a true leader and a champion of goodwill.

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    The scene depicted fans, including some nurses on duty, surrounding the singer with jubilation and gratitude.