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Burna Boy: From Emergence To Established Afro-Fusion Artist

Introduction

Burna Boy is an Afro-fusion artist from Nigeria whose career has steadily been gaining traction and recognition since his emergence in the music industry in 2010. With several successful albums, singles, and collaborations under his belt, Burna Boy is now widely recognized as one of the top artists in his genre.

Origin

Burna Boy was born Damini Ogulu to a music loving family in Port Harcourt, Nigeria at the end of 1991 and is of Nigerian descent. From an early age, Burna Boy was drawn to music, emulating hip hop and Afrobeat songs upon hearing them. It was all the more interesting to Burna Boy because, growing up, his mother owned a recording studio and so, he began seeking out more inspiration. Burna Boy's early days of growing up in Nigeria helped carve his style and approach to music, blending traditional tribal sounds and more contemporary forms of music.

Historical Events

Burna Boy began his musical career in 2010 in the underground music scenes around Lagos before finally releasing his debut studio album “L.I.F.E.” in 2013. In 2015, Burna Boy secured a global deal with Bad Habit Music, a subsidiary of Atlantic Records. This provided him with an opportunity to reach international audiences, and his subsequent LP, “On A Spaceship”, marked a turning point in his career.

In 2020, Burna Boy released his 4th studio album, “African Giant”, to arge acclaim and commercial success. The album includes singles such as “Gbona”, “Dangote”, and “Anybody” which have become popular in the Afrobeats genre. The album also broke into the American mainstream with the release of the single “Ye”, which earned him a Grammy Award nomination and a BRIT exchange nomination. He also became the first Nigerian artist to be nominated Next Rated at the 2020 Headies Awards.

Band History

Burna Boy has worked with a mix of artists throughout his career, including Wizkid, [Davido](https://www.bandsnear.com/artist/davido/K8vZ9173mOf), Kanye West, Dbanj, and most recently, Ed Sheeran. He has also been featured in several magazine and newspaper articles both in Nigeria and abroad.

In addition to his solo work, Burna Boy has performed as part of the Wobey Sound alongside Mr. Eazi, 2Face, and AKA. He has also sold out concerts in London and Toronto, and in 2017 was the first African artist to perform at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival.

Members Chronology

Burna Boy is joined by a mix of both local and international producers, songwriters and engineers throughout his albums. His debut album L.I.F.E. included collaborations with popular producers like Spellz, Leriq, and Chopstix, while his 2020 album African Giant featured producers such as JAE5, Kel-P, and Alan ‘Forthwrite’ Ferguson.

Similar Artists

Burna Boy's style of Afrobeats is characterized by heavy percussive elements, and often incorporates elements of hip-hop, EDM, grime and reggae. Other Afrobeats artists whose style is similar to Burna Boy's include [Davido](https://www.bandsnear.com/artist/davido/K8vZ9173mOf), Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, and Mr Eazi.

Famous Songs

The top songs by Burna Boy include "Ye", "On The Low", "Anybody", "Gbona", "Ye", and "Killin' Dem". These tracks have millions of streams on various streaming platforms and have become popular in the Afrobeats genre. They can also be heard in clubs and radio stations around the world.