Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu (born July 2, 1991), known professionally as the Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter. He pushed to stardom in 2012 after releasing “Like to Party,” the first one from his first studio album L.I.F.E (2013).
In 2017, Burna Boy signed a contract with Bad Habit / Atlantic Records in the United States and Warner Music Group internationally. Their third studio album “Outside” marked their debut on the main label.
In 2019, he won the prize for the best international ranking at the 2019 B.E.T. award ceremony and was named Performer of Apple Music Up Next. Burna Boy fourth studio album, “African Giant,” was released in July 2019; He won the album of the year at the A.F.R.I.M.A. 2019 (All Africa Music Awards 2019) and was nominated for the best music album in the world at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards.
Today we’re going to talk about Burna Boy net worth, biography, date of birth, age, parents, siblings, music career, songs, albums, cars, homes, social media, and everything you need to know about him.
Burna Boy Profile
- Name: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu
- Stage name: Burna Boy
- Date of birth: July 2, 1991
- Age: 29
- Nationality: Nigerian
- State of Origin: Ahoada, River State
- Profession: Singer, songwriter, Performer
- Genre: Afrobeat, Raggae, dancehall
- Net worth: $10 million / N4.3 Billion
Burna Boy Biography
Born on July 2, 1991, as Damini Ogulu, one of the best Nigerian artist and composer, Burna Boy grew up in Ahaoda, Rivers State, Nigeria.
At the start of his life, he moved to Lagos State and began his musical career. He became famous after his single “Like To Party,” which undoubtedly increased Burna Boy net worth and unique in his musical genre, voice, and feel of the clothes.
Burna Boy Education
Burna Boy was educated early at an international school in Montessori and then moved to pursue secondary education in Corona, Agbara, Lagos State. After that, he traveled to the United Kingdom to complete his studies.
Burna Boy Career
Speaking of his musical career, Burna Boy is inspired by the Nigerian legend Fela Kuti. He came under the spotlight after releasing her hit song “Like To Party” in 2012, which made Burna Boy net worth skyrocket. Adasa Cookey produced the video for Squareball Media.
After that, Burna Boy released another single, “Tonight,” and it was also a success. Other hit songs that Burna Boy had before he periodically disappeared from the music scene included “Run My Race,” “Won Da Mo” (ft. D’Banj), “Check and Balance,” “Celebrate” and ” Yawa Dey,” increasing Burna Boy net worth.
He returned to the scene in 2017 and continued to direct even until 2018, still with other hit songs like “Ye,” “Gbona,” and “On A Low.” Burna Boy songs have always become street anthems due to their unique nature.
Burna Boy Endorsement
Burna Boy is one of Nigeria’s most successful artists and has received several offers and brand approvals. He signed a multi-million dollar agreement with one of Nigeria’s largest telecommunications operators, Globalcom, ensuring Burna Boy net worth increases.
He signed a deal with Mortella Cognac, and the money made triggered Burna Boy net worth. In early 2019, he also signed a contract with Star Larger Beer, and this is going more and more.
Burna Boy Awards
Some of his awards and nominations include:
- Nominated for the next Headies Awards 2013
- Best pop performance at the South-South Music Awards 2013
- Best new performance at the MTV Africa Music Awards
- Song of the year at the Soundcity Awards 2018
- Auditor selection at the Soundcity Awards 2018
- African Artiste of the Year appearing in the Soundcity Awards 2018
- Best male M.V.P. at the Soundcity Awards 2018
Burna Boy Net Worth
Burna Boy net worth: Burna boy is one of Nigeria’s most successful artists, and Burna Boy net worth is currently estimated at $ 10 million approximately N4.3Billion in Nigerian currency.
He leads an expensive lifestyle and owns rather exotic cars like the $ 1 million Mercedes Benz G and the $ 17 million Range Rover Sport.
He also announced the new Bentley in December 2018 which is estimated in Burna Boy net worth when estimated.
Artistry / Genre
Burna Boy describes his music as Afro-fusion, a genre that combines Afrobeat, dancehall, reggae, American rap, and R&B. August Brown of the Los Angeles Times remarked that the sound of the Burna Boy was “intelligent and modern, but did not interfere with the obvious cross movements.”
Albums & E.Ps
Studio albums
- L.I.F.E. (2013)
- On a Spaceship (2015)
- Outside (2018)
- African Giant (2019)
Mixtapes
- Burn Notice (2011)
- Burn Identity (2011)
E.P.s
- Redemption (2016)
- Steel & Copper (with D.J.D.S.) (2019)
