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  • Burna Boy makes unforgettable Coachella debut

    Afrofusion sensation, Damini Ogulu, aka, Burna Boy delivered an unforgettable performance of his biggest songs at his Coachella debut on Sunday night.

    The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual music and arts festival held at the Empire Polo club in Indio, California.

    It is one of the most famous, and profitable music festivals in the United States and all over the world. Burna Boy is billed to perform on Sunday night.

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Burna Boy, dressed in an eccentric Burberry stripped-fringed jacket and trouser, jumped on stage to perform a medley of his songs.

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    The crowd sang along as he performed ‘Killin Dem’, ‘Dangote’, ‘On The Low’ among others and danced the popular Zanku.

    NAN recalls that Burna Boy had expressed his displeasure over the font size his name was written in on the Coachella poster.

    He referred to himself as an ‘African Giant’, asking the organisers to respect his status and write his name in a much larger font.

    He secured the most awards at the 2019 Soundcity MVP Awards, bringing home four plaques including ‘African Artiste of the Year’.

    He won the ‘Melody of the Year’, ‘Audience’s Choice’ and ‘Best Male MVP’

    NAN

  • YouTube celebrates rise of Afrobeats, spotlight on Burna Boy

    YouTube on Tuesday launched its spotlight story documentary on Nigerian Afro-fusion singer and songwriter, Damini Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy.

    Addy Awofisayo, YouTube Content Partnerships Manager, Sub- Saharan Africa, said that Burna Boy had become one of the leading musical voices on the African continent and an international YouTube sensation.

    According to her, Burna Boy catapulted to fame with the 2012 release of his single “Like to Party’’.

    “The 18-minute documentary, which can be viewed, tells the story of the rise of Afrobeats and the role YouTube has played, through Burna Boy’s eyes.

    “In addition, the video sees Burna Boy and his Manager, Bose Ogulu (his mum), sharing some of his coming-of-age stories.

    “This is not the first time YouTube has built a story around Burna Boy. In October 2018, he got an ‘Artist on the Rise’ feature on the YouTube for Artists’ web page.

    “Video streaming service has played a major role in supporting African musicians and artistes in sharing their voice, art and culture with the world,’’ Awofisayo said in statement.

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    Awofisayo said that “not only does YouTube’s global reach helps break artistes, and brings African music to the world, its audience makes fan content that help amplify the reach of African voices.’’

    She said that YouTube’s technology allowed music producers to be inspired and to collaborate more.

    “Cultural movements grow and build on YouTube. African music is the most recent example.

    “For years now, YouTube has played an essential role in the discovery and development of African sound.

    “It has helped in exporting African music to listeners worldwide, enabling collaborations within the global and regional music industry and accelerating the transition to digital for fans on the continent,’’ Awofisayo said.

    She said that a large share of YouTube views for top African artistes came from outside the continent with international artistes such as Kanye West, Beyonce and Childish Gambino integrating African elements into their music, choreography, and visual style.

    According to her, 10 years ago, African producers and artistes had no easy way to hear, be inspired by and influence sounds and artistry from around the world.

    “YouTube technology changed all that. It will continue to do so too.

    “With the launch of products such as YouTube Go in 2018, more African artistes will be able to share their work with an increasingly large audience, fully cementing their place on the global map,’’ Awofisayo said.

  • Vogue compliments Burna Boy’s outfits during UK concert

    Vogue, an international magazine on fashion and celebrity lifestyle, has complimented Nigerian Afro-beat singer Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, for rocking a stylish outfit at his ‘sold out concert’ in London.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the magazine, in a special feature, eulogised the ace singer who dazzled fans with a pair of neon zebra-print pants with chunky gold chain-accented sneakers backstage.

    Vogue wrote: “Burna pulled out some truly bold looks for the headlining show: He paired neon zebra-print pants with chunky, gold chain-accented sneakers backstage before changing into a deceptively sharp blazer.

    “Which he wore with slick leather pants. The garments were both printed all over with a faux caution tape that read “fragile” in a big red font, so it wasn’t your average suited-up look.

    “Burna’s ensemble may pay homage to the packing tape used for breakables, but he certainly didn’t need any special protection onstage—he looks utterly secure in the photos that he’s shared,’’ it said.

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    NAN also reports that, he did not only hold a record-breaking concert in London, but he killed it all through the sold out concert.

    The Afro-beat singer served major looks on and off-stage: Burna boy was definitely on fashion frenzy.

    Pulling up in a Cadillac, the music sensation had on maroon skinny pants and jacket characterised by white trimmings on the sides of the attire.

    He hung a monogram sling bag over his shoulders while adorning himself with silver encrusted rings and wristwatch.

    As if that wasn’t enough, Burna reiterated his style dominance by adorning himself in an all-black ensemble.

    This look was far from the ordinary, emblazoned with tapes that read ‘fragile’. Burna was far from fragile; he was smoking hot in the leather pants and chunky sneakers.

    NAN also reports that the concert was held recently at the Brixton Academy, O2 Arena in London.

  • Burna Boy thrills at London album release party

    Burna Boy thrills at London album release party

    Days after holding a listening party in Lagos, dancehall artiste, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, gave a thrilling experience to a number of his fans in a release party at The Curtain Hotel, London.

    He treated his fans to performances from songs off the forthcoming album titled ‘Outside’, which came out on all digital platforms under Atlantic Records.

    The event which was hosted by Eddie Kadi of BBC 1Xtra was attended by celebrities like Wizkid, J Hus, Tiwa Savage, Mr. Eazi, and Mabel to name a few.

    J Hus and Mabel joined Burna Boy on stage to perform their feature tracks ‘Sekkle Down’ and ‘Outside’ to the excitement of the fans.

    Days before, the artiste treated selected guests, close friends and family to an exclusive first listening.

    The private listening party, which took place at WéRé House in Lekki, Lagos, was compered by Beat FM’s Douglas Jekan who led a cheerful Burna Boy through a series of questions about the album.

    The young artiste said every song on the album was inspired by something in his life, revealing ‘Where I’m from’ as his favourite and most personal song. He explained how a trip to Port Harcourt led to ‘City Vibration’ and recounted his experience with Drake that led to ‘More Life’, the album’s opener.

    Signed to Spaceship Entertainment, Burna Boy founded and led a band called ‘Def Code’ in his high school days at Corona Schools.

  • Burna Boy still on the run – Police

    Burna Boy still on the run – Police

    Nigeria Singer and Dancehall star Damini Ogulu a.k.a Burna Boy, is on the run over alleged robbery and battery.

    The Songwriter was alleged to have battered and robbed his fellow musician Mr 2Kay, at gun point in his hotel room at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, recently during the “Buckwyld N Breathless” concert

    The Lagos State Acting Police Commissioner Edgal Imohimi had on Monday declared reggae-dance –hall singer wanted.

    Imohimi at a news conference said that four armed robbers carried out the attack and detectives were able to arrest one of their girlfriend identified as ‘Matejero’.

    He said that during interrogation, the robbers confessed that they were hired by Burna boy through his manager, Joel Kantiock,  who was arrested in Zaria, Kaduna State.

    They confessed to receiving a part payment of N50, 000 before the job and another N50, 000 was paid to the robbers directly by Burna Boy when the job was done.

    Burna Boy’s  record label Spaceship Entertainment on Tuesday issued a statement saying that the singer honoured the police invitation on Monday and he has been cooperating with the police.

    The police command however debunked the statement by his (Burna boy’s) management that he honoured their invitation on Monday.

    A statement released on Wednesday by police spokesman, Olarinde Famous-Cole, an Assistant Superintendent (ASP) said “Burna Boy” is yet to report himself to the police and still on the run contrary to reports making rounds on the internet that the musician has honoured police Invitation.

    “The command would also like to inform the public that only Burna Boy’s father; one Samuel Ogulu visited the investigating Police Officer (IPO) in-charge of the case with the promise to bring Burna Boy before the police.

    “ The Command however uses this medium to urge Burna Boy’s father and relatives to do right by bringing the musician and turning him in to the law catches up with him.

    The command also assured that justice will be done.