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Why I Ditched Football For Music – Burna Boy Reveals
12 Jun

Why I Ditched Football For Music – Burna Boy Reveals

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Nigerian artiste, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu commonly known as Burna Boy has revealed that he was a goalkeeper and had dreams of becoming a footballer. He disclosed his unfulfilled childhood dream in an interview with CBS, where he said conceding a goal hurt his feelings. When asked about the type of goalkeeper he was, he said: "I was more of the type you wouldn't let play in a professional game. I didn't use to like it when they scored. It use to hurt my feelings," he said. While reacting to selling out 80,000 capacity London Stadium for his concert, he said…
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Burna Boy Performs At UEFA Champions League Final
12 Jun

Burna Boy Performs At UEFA Champions League Final

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Nigerian afrobeat singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly called Burna Boy, on Saturday performed at the UEFA Champions League final. The 2023 UEFA Champions League final football match between Manchester City and Inter Milan took place at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. Burna Boy performed alongside Brazilian singer, Anitta. It can be recalled that Burna Boy on Friday received four nominations in the 2023 edition of the Black Entertainment Television, BET, Awards. This is coming a week after the singer became the first African artiste to sell out the 80,000-capacity London Stadium in the UK. Watch the video below: …
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‘Such Disrespect’ – Mixed Reactions As Davido Calls Burna Boy ‘New Cat’
09 Jun

‘Such Disrespect’ – Mixed Reactions As Davido Calls Burna Boy ‘New Cat’

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Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke who is widely known as Davido has sparked conversations on social media after calling colleague and Grammy Award-winning singer Burna Boy, a new cat. The superstar during an interview stated that he and Wizkid were the first young artiste to have blown up in the music industry. Davido averred that Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, Mayorkun are set of new cats who are doing incredibly well in the industry. The statement did not sit well with many social media users as it sparked mixed reactions. The fact that Davido and Burna Boy both came out in 2012 led some to believe that Davido shouldn't have referred to Burna…
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Burna Boy Makes History After Selling Out 80k-Capacity London Stadium
06 Jun

Burna Boy Makes History After Selling Out 80k-Capacity London Stadium

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Burna Boy makes history after selling out 80k-capacity London stadiumNigerian singer, Burna Boy has made history as the first African artiste to sell out the 80, 000-capacity London Stadium. Burna Boy’s concert, which was held on Saturday in the United Kingdom, sparked delight among his fans by virtue of his performance. Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has made history as the first African artiste to sell out the 80, 000-capacity London Stadium. Burna Boy’s concert, which was held on Saturday in the United Kingdom, sparked delight among his fans by virtue of his performance. Confirming the record via its official Twitter…
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Black Sherif Electrifies Afronation Stage In Miami With Burna Boy
29 May

Black Sherif Electrifies Afronation Stage In Miami With Burna Boy

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Black Sherif, the talented Ghanaian star, took the Afronation stage in Miami, Florida, by storm alongside Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, delivering an electrifying performance of the Second Sermon Remix. The audience was captivated by Black Sherif's unique sound and commanding stage presence, solidifying his mark as a rising star. The fans enthusiastically sang along to every lyric of his collaboration with Burna Boy, showcasing the incredible reception he received. The collaboration between Black Sherif and Burna Boy began when the Nigerian superstar expressed interest in featuring on the track "Second Sermon" after repeatedly sharing and playing it on social media in 2021. Discussions about a remix version…
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Burna Boy To Co-Headline UEFA Champions League Kick-Off Show
16 Mar

Burna Boy To Co-Headline UEFA Champions League Kick-Off Show

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Nigerian music star, Burna Boy has been named among hosts of  talents who will co-headline the 'Champions League Kick-Off Show by Pepsi' in Istanbul at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium on Saturday, June 10. Millions of fans can expect the Grammy Award-winning singer and producer, who is the first name to come up for this year's kick-off performance, to exude energy and deliver his distinct soulful Afrobeats vibes before the start of the largest club match in football. The goal of this year's kickoff show is to engage a younger audience and foster a feeling of identity with some icons in…
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Burna Boy, Tems And Rema To Headline 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend
16 Feb

Burna Boy, Tems And Rema To Headline 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend

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Expect an Afrobeats-themed performance at the NBA All-Star Game 2023 as Nigerian singers Burna Boy, Tems and Rema have been tapped to headline the event. Following the performance on Sunday, the NBA family will honor Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for becoming the league’s all-time scoring leader, the NBA said in a statement. Before the All-Star Game’s tip-off, superstar Post Malone will perform a medley of hits following the first-ever in-arena NBA All-Star Draft, the statement added. Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel will welcome spectators. Grammy Award-nominated singer Jewel from Payson, Utah, will sing the U.S. national anthem…
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You Should Have Also Been Bigger Than Burna Boy- Baba Sadiq Schools Shatta Wale
20 Oct

You Should Have Also Been Bigger Than Burna Boy- Baba Sadiq Schools Shatta Wale

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The immediate past CEO of 3Music, Sadiq Abdulai Abu has asked Shatta Wale why he could not supersede Burna Boy when he said Sarkodie should have been bigger than Wizkid. While speaking on an array of discourse bordering on showbiz in general, Shatta Wale opined that Sarkodie should be rubbing shoulders with well-known musicians on the international stage premised on the kind of investment he pumps into his craft. He stated categorically that Africa’s most decorated rapper would have been on par with Wizkid whose persona resonates all over the world but sadly that is not the case. You see…
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Eye Witness Gives Detailed Account Of Fierce Fight Between Burna Boy And Davido
29 Dec

Eye Witness Gives Detailed Account Of Fierce Fight Between Burna Boy And Davido

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In a vivid account of the intense brawl between Davido and Burna Boy, an eyewitness who happens to be a blogger explained what really went down on the night of the event. In a phone-in conversation with ZionFelix, GhHyper who was at the Twist Night Club when the incident happened. He expressed that it was so intense that people had to escape the venue in fear. Apparently, Davido, with his entourage, was first to go to the night club. Seated at a table having a good time, Burna Boy also walked in with his team. According to GhHyper, Burna Boy…
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