Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He gained fame in 2012 with his song "Like to Party," the lead single from his debut studio album, "L.I.F.E."
Burna Boy Profile
| Full Name | Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu |
|---|---|
| Stage Name | Burna Boy |
| Date of Birth | July 2, 1991 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 33 years old |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Religion | Christian |
| Parents | Samuel Ogulu (Father), Bose Ogulu (Mother) |
| Siblings | Nissi (Sister), Ronami (Sister) |
| Education | University of Sussex, Oxford Brookes University |
| Career Start | 2010 |
| Key Albums | L.I.F.E, African Giant, Twice as Tall, Love, Damini |
| Notable Songs | Like to Party, Tonight, Dangote, On The Low, For My Hand |
| Record Label | Spaceship Entertainment |
| Net Worth (2024) | $25 million USD |
Early Life and Education
Born on July 2, 1991, Burna Boy is 33 years old as of 2024. He grew up in a well-settled family in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He holds Nigerian nationality and practices the Christian faith.
Burna Boy completed his early education at Corona Secondary School in Agbara, Ogun State. He then studied media technology at the University of Sussex in East Sussex, England. After that, he pursued media communications and culture at Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, England, graduating in 2010.
Family and Personal Life
Burna Boy's parents are Samuel Ogulu and Bose Ogulu. He has two sisters, Nissi and Ronami.
He is currently unmarried and single. He was previously in a relationship with British singer and songwriter Stefflon Don from 2018 until their separation in 2022.
Career
Burna Boy's passion for music began at a young age. At ten, he was creating beats using FruityLoops. He started his professional music career in 2010 and released his first song "Wombolombo Something" in 2011. His big break came in 2012 with the release of "Like to Party."
Following this, his career took off with his debut album "L.I.F.E," which included collaborations with artists like 2Baba, Olamide, and Wizkid. In 2015, he founded his record label, Spaceship Entertainment. His albums "African Giant" and "Twice as Tall" further established him as a global music star.
Some of his notable songs include "Tonight," "Run My Race," "Dangote," "Kilometre," "Killin Dem," "On The Low," "For My Hand," and "City Boys."
His 2022 album "Love, Damini" was highly successful, becoming the highest-debuting African album on the Billboard 200 chart and topping charts in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and France.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Burna Boy's net worth is estimated at $25 million USD.