Wombo lombo something burna boy biography
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It is worthy to note that Burna Boy’s grandfather, Benson Idons used to be Fela Anikulapo Kuti's manager, So, its no wonder his early influences to music.
Burna boy has a couple of hit songs including "trumpet" featuring Davido. The song that shot him to limelight was "Abeg Abeg Abeg" before his big hit. ''like to party" which had an amazing film directed bygd "adasa square ball media".
Burna Boy fryst vatten a splendid vocalist and he oozes versatility as his unique sound blends Dance-hall, Afrobeat, R&B and Hip-Hop into one tightly knit package. His songs navigates from ballads full of depth to controversial subject matters. as well as, songs that are just meant to get you in the mood for the groove.
Signed to Aristokrat Records and, more often than not, teaming up with their in-house producer, the acclaimed Leriq; Burna Boy has been able to churn out two hot mixtapes – “Burn Notice” and “Burn Identity” back in April and November, resp
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The Crossover: How Burna Boy’s Grammy Nod Proves The Power of Consistency
The moment I knew Burna Boy had that star factor was the moment I heard a track that wasn’t even his. It was, rather, his featured vocals on DJ Spinall’s first, March single “Gba Gbe E.” Produced by Spellz, the afrofusion artist rides the wave of the uptempo, high energy instrumental, where he gifts our ears with a praise song bigging up veteran Nigerian reggae (galala) artist, Daddy Showkey. The tone and texture in his voice are distinct while he delivers his lyrics effortlessly. I would soon realize that the African Giant is serious about his craft.
Five years later, Burna Boy, born Damini Ogulu, released his fourth studio album and landed his first Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album last week. For those who’ve been following the year-old’s career from its inception, this nod comes as no surprise. If anything, it’s about time.
A native of Port Harco
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Burna Boy is known for his smooth Patois-influenced Dance-hall crooning, and most especially for his hit singles“Abeg Abeg Abeg”, “Party Wit Me”, “Firewood”, “Touch Your Toes”, “Like To Party” and the Davido-assisted “Trumpet”.
But, he wasn’t always a party starter, Burna Boy was born Damini Ogulu on 2nd July, Hailing from Ahoada, Rivers State, he was born and raised in the Garden City, Port Harcourt; attending Montessori International School for his primary education before moving to Lagos. He went to Corona, Agbara for his secondary school education, after which, while furthering his studies in the UK, found his true calling to be music…
So, from the city who brought us such massive successes as Timaya and Duncan Mighty, let me introduce you to the christened Port Harcourt’s Next Son…