Burna Boy
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar who calls his sound Afro-fusion, the Grammy winner behind 'Ye' and 'Last Last'.
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About Burna Boy
Burna Boy is an afrobeats artist from Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Burna Boy is Damini Ogulu, from Port Harcourt. His grandfather Benson Idonije once managed Fela Kuti, and Fela's Afrobeat runs through his music alongside dancehall, reggae and R&B. Albums such as 'Outside' (2018) and 'African Giant' (2019) carried him well beyond Nigeria.
'Twice as Tall' (2020) won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album. 'Love, Damini' (2022) included 'Last Last', built on a sample of Toni Braxton's 'He Wasn't Man Enough', and 'I Told Them...' followed in 2023. He mixes English, Nigerian Pidgin and Yoruba, and his lyrics often turn to African history and politics between the love songs.
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Questions about Burna Boy
What festivals is Burna Boy playing in 2026?
Burna Boy is booked at 1 festival we cover: Rolling Loud India 2026.
Is Burna Boy playing Rolling Loud India 2026?
Yes, Burna Boy is on the Rolling Loud India 2026 lineup, December 12–13, 2026 at Mumbai, India. They play Saturday, December 12.
Where is Burna Boy from?
Burna Boy is from Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
What was Burna Boy's first album?
Burna Boy's first album was Best of Burn Series, Vol. 1 (2011). The latest is No Sign of Weakness (2025).
What kind of music does Burna Boy play?
Burna Boy plays afrobeats.