Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer born on July 2, 1991, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Growing up Raised in a musically inclined family—his grandfather, Benson Idonije, managed the legendary Fela Kuti—Burna Boy developed a passion for music at a young age, starting to produce beats using FL Studio at just 10 years old.
Album catalogue Burna Boy’s debut album, L.I.F.E (2013), was a commercial success, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart.
His subsequent albums, including Outside (2018), African Giant (2019), Twice as Tall (2020), and Love, Damini (2022), have solidified his position as a global music icon. Twice as Tall won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album in 2021, making him the first Nigerian artist to win in that category.
Going global Known for his Afro-fusion style, which blends Afrobeat, dancehall, reggae, and pop, Burna Boy has become a prominent figure in the global music scene. He has performed at major international events, including the 2023 UEFA Champions League Final Kick-Off Show and the 2024 Grammy Awards, where he became the first Afrobeats artist to perform at the ceremony.
Social activism Beyond his music, Burna Boy is recognised for his advocacy on social issues, including police brutality and African unity.
His work continues to inspire a new generation of artists and fans worldwide.