The Nigerian megastar puts on an unmissable show A paid for ad feature for viagogo At 32, Burna Boy is already a legend. Since he released his debut album ‘L.I.
F.E.’ in 2023, the Nigerian artist has honed a unique and influential sound he calls “Afro-fusion”.
Topped off with crisp, quotable lyrics, this infectious blend of Afrobeats, reggae, R&B, hip-hop, pop and dancehall has made Burna a global superstar who storms the charts without compromising his vision. When he sings “I told ’em I’m a giant – real African giant” on last year’s ‘I Told Them..
.’, it’s not so much a brag as a fact. Burna Boy is a born showman with bags of energy.
On stage, he pours it into everything from star jumps to high kicks to a shuffling dance move fans call the “Afro moonwalk”. Real name Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, he also likes to show off his musicianship by playing a steelpan during instrumental sections. His red hot band The Outsiders have the chops to keep up with him and his dynamic backing vocalists aren’t the kind to stand still.
Burna likes to create a carnival-style atmosphere and this party rages for up to two hours. Last year, Burna made history when he became the first African artist to sell out a stadium show in the UK. He made his landmark gig at the London Stadium even more special by bringing out UK superstars Dave , J Hus and Stormzy – all past collaborators.
He was clearly relishing the occasion, but Burna doesn’t need special guests to light up a.
