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09 Oct

Nigerian comic singer released on bail following Burna Boy’s cyberbullying petition

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Nigerian comic singer Darlington Achakpo, better known as Speed Darlington, has been released on bail. He was arrested in his house in Lagos State and was taken to Abuja, where he was detained for days. His arrest was due to a video he made insinuating Burna had a thing with Sean “Diddy” Combs after the American music mogul was arrested for alleged sex trafficking. Meanwhile, Burna is said to have filed a cyberbullying petition against him, hence his arrest. Nonetheless, Speed Darlington’s lawyer, Stan Alieke, announced his release on October 8 via social media. He shared a video of Darlington…

02 Aug

Protest: Fight In Me Died During EndSars – Burna Boy Opens Up

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Afrobeat multi-award-winner Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has broken his silence over the nationwide hunger protest. Recall, Nigerians on Thursday hit the streets to express their dissatisfaction over bad governance and the hike in food prices by way of protest. Taking to his X account on Thursday, Burna Boy said that the fight in him for protest died on October 20, 2020 during the EndSARS protest. https://twitter.com/burnaboy/status/1819005205968511257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1819005205968511257%7Ctwgr%5Ed08a2d2d88b0ec18b95fd50db69f1d932ca792af%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fprotest-fight-in-me-died-during-endsars-burna-boy-breaks-silence%2F He warned his fans against calling his name this time around that a protest is rife across the country. He wrote, while quoting a tweet he posted on October 20, 2020,…

17 Jul

Check Out M.anifest And Burna Boy’s Performance That Has Set Tongues Wagging [Video]

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The legendary Koko in London was set ablaze as M.anifest and Burna Boy took the stage, leaving the audience spellbound with their electrifying performance. The occasion? Burna Boy’s YouTube ‘African Giant’ 5th Anniversary celebration concert. The concert was a testament to the album’s monumental success on streaming platforms. Burna Boy, the self-proclaimed African Giant ignited the crowd, but the peak of excitement was when M.anifest joined him on stage. The chemistry between the two artists was palpable, and their dynamic performance electrified the crowd, sparking a frenzy of excitement both in the venue and across social media. Burna Boy hailed…

11 Jul

Burna Boy Under Fire For Disrespecting Steel Pulse At Reggae Summer Jam Festival 2024

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Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy has sparked outrage among Reggae fans after a disrespectful encounter with Grammy-winning Reggae band Steel Pulse at the recent Reggae Summer Jam Festival in Germany. According to Steel Pulse singer and guitarist David "Electric" Hinds, Burna Boy arrived with a large entourage and demanded additional dressing rooms, attempting to force Steel Pulse out of their designated area. Hinds expressed his dismay on Instagram, stating that Burna Boy's behavior was unacceptable and contrary to the values of Reggae music. The incident escalated when Steel Pulse refused to vacate their dressing room, leading Burna Boy's security team to…

22 May

Burna Boy Joins Nollywood

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Grammy Award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, has ventured into film making. He is set to make his debut as an executive producer for Black Mic Mac’s upcoming film, ‘3 Cold Dishes.’ According to the Daily Post, Burna Boy will be executive producing the movie through Spaceship Films, a company he co-founded with his mother, Bose Ogulu. The movie will be co-produced by Black Mic Mac, Ifind, Alma Prods, Asurf Films, and Martian Network. Directed by Asurf Oluseyi and written by Tomi Adesina, ‘3 Cold Dishes’ is a story set across Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, and…

06 May

Burna Boy Cancels Netherlands Concert, Promises Tickets Refund

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy’s concert scheduled for the 9th of June at the Johan Cruyff Arena Stadium, in the Netherlands, has been cancelled. Expressing his disappointment on his Instagram page on Thursday, Burna Boy cited the event organisers’ alleged failure to fulfill their contractual obligations as the reason behind the cancellation. Assuring fans who had eagerly purchased tickets, Burna Boy stated that full refunds would be issued directly from the original point of sale within the next 30 days. Despite the setback, Burna Boy remains committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to his fans and looks forward to future opportunities…

18 Apr

Burna Boy Takes Afrobeats Global; Makes List Of 100 Most Influential People In The World

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Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy has landed a prestigious spot on Time Magazine’s 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential People. This recognition celebrates individuals who leave a significant mark through their art and cultural impact. Multi-Grammy-winning singer Angelique Kidjo penned a glowing tribute to the Nigerian Music icon: “Around ten years ago, young African musicians would approach me for advice and I always told them that they should not mimic American artists. Instead, they should showcase the amazing richness and beauty of our traditional African music and culture to the world.” She said. Burna Boy exemplifies this vision. Infused…

08 Feb

Excitement Erupts As Burna Boy Lands Feature With Nicki Minaj

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Rapper, Nicki Minaj has once again sparked excitement among music enthusiasts with the release of a snippet of her upcoming remix track featuring the acclaimed African Giant, Burna Boy. The announcement of the remix comes hot on the heels of Nicki Minaj’s recent Grammy Awards disappointment, where she lost the Best Rap Song category to Killer Mike. Despite the setback, Nicki Minaj wasted no time in captivating her audience with new music. Taking to her Instagram page, the Queen of Rap shared a teaser of the remix for her song “Tested Approved and Trusted,” featuring Burna Boy. The snippet offers…

15 Dec

Snippet Of King Promise’s Feature Captures Burna Boy Speaking Twi Fluently

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A snippet of a recorded feature between artistes King Promise and Burna Boy has surfaced on social media and fans cannot keep calm. The love song recorded years ago would have been the first joint banger the two talented artistes would have released. King Promise hinted in 2021 he was cooking something enjoyable with Burna, but that song never saw the light of day. A new audio which has surfaced on social media captured the rhythmic tune, but the highlight of the song is Burna Boy speaking Twi language fluently. In his verse, Burna sang about being deeply smitten with…

21 Nov

Burna Boy Wins Afrobeats Artiste At 2023 BMAs

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Nigerian music star, Burna Boy has been named the best Afrobeats act at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards(BMAs). Burna Boy triumphed over fellow artistes Libianca, Rema, Tems and Wizkid. Accepting the award on Sunday, the African giant said; “This is dedicated to Africa and every artiste coming out of Africa now, the future’s bright.This is just the tip of the iceberg but you’re gonna see the whole vision soon. Salute, love.” Meanwhile, Rema’s Calm Down remix featuring Selena Gomez took home the prize for Top Afrobeats Song. Source: Adomonline