•Music star Burna Boy
Ever since he dropped ‘Like To Party’ in 2012, Burna Boy has not ceased to throb the heart of afro-loving Nigerians with amazing music and oomph rhythm.
Here are ten amazing things you probably never knew about the Afrobeat singer and songwriter.
1. His real name is Damini Ogulu.
2. He was born on July 27, 1991 (27 years old).
3. He hails from Ahaoda, Rivers State in South-South Nigeria.
4. He grew up in South London, England.
5. Burna Boy is grandson to legendary Afrobeat musician, Fela Anikulapo’s Afrika ’70’s first band manager and popular music critic, Benson Idonije.
6. Damini won the Headies Next Rated Award in 2013.
7. His album “L.I.F.E” (Living an Impact For Eternity), released in 2013, had massive sales across the globe.
8. His latest single is “On The Low” produced by Kel - P Vibez.
9. Damini is signed under Atlantic Records.
10. He is single.
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