Burna Boy Biography

Burna Boy is a top Nigerian afro-fusion singer and songwriter. He is the CEO of Spaceship Entertainment record label and enjoys both international and local popularity.

Birth name: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu

Date and place of birth: 2 July 1991 (age 28)

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Labels: Spaceship

Bad Habit: Atlantic

Warner Music

Alma mater

Corona Secondary School, Agbara

Burnaboy, whose birth name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, was born on the 2nd of July 1991 as the first child of Mr and Mrs Ogulu in Ahaoda, Rivers State, Nigeria.

His grandfather Benson Idonije was Fela Kuti’s manager. Burna Boy started making music at the age of 10.

He used FuityLoops software from his classmates for music production.

When Burna Boy was in secondary school, he formed a music band that performed at concerts. He went to London to further his education but dropped out because of his passion for music.

His mother saw how passionate Burna Boy was about music and secured him an intern job in a radio station. Burnaboy made it a habit to go to the studio and record songs after work.

Burnaboy always had his generator in his car’s trunk as a backup should the studio’s power supply go off.

Burna Boy’s Rise to Fame

Burna boy became famous in the music industry in 2012, after he released the hit single ‘Like to Party’ from his debut album L.I.F.E.

They sold 40,000 copies of the album L.I.F.E. on the first day of its debut.

They also sold its marketing rights to Uba Pacific for 10 million Naira. Leriq produced the album.

Burnaboy secured other artists to feature in the album, like 2face, M.I, Reminisce, Wizkid, Timaya, and Olamide.

You could see apparent similarities to Fela Kuti’s songs by listening to the songs King Sunny Ade and Bob Marley. Music critics applauded L.I.F.E.

The album also ranked number 7 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart that year.

Burna Boy and Spaceship Entertainment

Burna boy left Aristokrat records in 2014, and in 2015 he established his record label named Spaceship Entertainment.

Burnaboy released his second album, ‘On a Spaceship’ on the 25th of November 2015. Burnaboy later released his 3rd studio album – Outside, on the 26th of January 2018.

Burna boy described Outside as a mixtape because it is a mix of Afro-beats, dancehall, reggae, and road rap.

Outside was produced by Leriq, Baba Stiltz, Jae 5, Juls, Chopstix, Steel Banglez, Fred Gibson, Phantom, and FTSE. The album ranked at number 3 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart in February 2018.

On the 21st of March 2019, Burna Boy released a 4-track EP titled Steel & Copper; in collaboration with Los Angeles-based electronic duo DJDS.

Burna Boy’s Endorsement Deals

As is the norm for Nigerian musicians to be brand ambassadors for companies, Burna boy is not left out as he shares endorsements. Burnaboy was able to secure brand ambassador deals from Globacom, Nigerian Breweries Plc, and Mortell Cognac.

Burna Boy’s Net Worth

Aside from being an international music star, Burna Boy also has endorsements with Globacom, Star Lager beer etc.

Burnaboy’s tickets for his shows are always sold out, home and abroad – a good source of income.

So, it is expected that he has a high net worth. Burna Boy’s net worth is estimated at $10million.

Burna Boy’s Affluence and Cars

Burna Boy loves flashy and quality, and luxurious things, which reflect in his fleet of cars. Burnaboy’s fleet of cars includes Mercedes Benz worth over 20 million Naira, a Range Rover Sports car worth over 18 million Naira, a G-wagon, and a Lexus salon 2015.

Album  Year

L.I.F.E  2013

On a Spaceship   2015

Outside 2018

African Giant: 2019