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Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has expressed that he is not bothered by the misconception that he is new in the music industry, despite releasing his debut album a decade ago.

After Davido recently categorized Burna Boy under “new cats” alongside other rising artists, it sparked a debate and criticism from some fans who felt it underestimated Burna Boy’s accomplishments.

However, in a recent interview with Apple Music’s Ebro, Burna Boy revealed that he actually enjoys the perception that his movement is relatively new. He sees it as a positive thing because it makes him feel younger and more motivated to continue pushing boundaries and achieving more.

Burna Boy stated, “It is a good thing that people think my movement is new. I love that. Because it keeps me young. It means like, I can do so much more, you know. It stretches my life span. I’m living longer than I thought I would, than I even planned to, you know.”

The singer has always believed in his own greatness, and his versatility in exploring different genres of music further validates his belief. He explained that he deliberately ventures into different musical styles to showcase that music is not limited to a single genre. Burna Boy feels blessed to have the freedom to experiment with various styles, and he believes it would be a waste if he confined himself to just one genre.

Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first African musician to sell out a stadium show in the United States. The Grammy award-winning artist successfully sold out the Citi Field Stadium in NYC, USA, which has a capacity of 41,000, during his recent concert. Burna Boy’s sister, Nissi, also performed as the opening artist at the event. Additionally, Burna Boy brought out British rapper Dave to join him in a live rendition of their collaborative song, “Location.” During the concert, Burna Boy delighted the audience with performances of his popular tracks, including “Ye,” as well as songs from his albums “Outside,” “African Giant,” “Twice As Tall,” and “Love Damini.” This achievement further solidifies Burna Boy’s status as an internationally recognized artist and a trailblazer for African music.

Burna Boy, the Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, has expressed his belief that he doesn’t receive enough recognition, despite considering himself to be “the best in the world.”

During a conversation with industry experts, including show promoter Adesegun Adeosun Jr., known as Smade, and podcaster Adesope, also known as Shopsydoo, after his performance at the Afronation festival in Portugal, Burna Boy shared his perspective. He stated that he is not bothered by the lack of credit because even Jesus didn’t receive his due credit until after his death.

In a viral video, Smade can be heard praising Burna Boy and expressing that he doesn’t receive enough recognition. In response, Burna Boy humorously mentioned that he doesn’t get enough credit, comparing it to the situation faced by Jesus.

Shopsydoo added that the focus now is on global domination, emphasizing that it’s not just about Afrobeats anymore.

Burna Boy acknowledged that while he may not receive all the credit he believes he deserves, he appreciates the recognition from those who testify that he is the best musician in the world.

Nigerian music sensation Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, once again emerged victorious at the 2023 BET Awards held in Los Angeles, USA. He claimed the coveted “Best International Act” award, surpassing talented artists such as Aya Nakamura from France, Ella Mai and Stormzy from the UK, Central Cee, and his fellow Nigerian artist Ayra Starr.

With this win, Burna Boy further solidified his position as the most decorated individual in the history of the BET Awards’ “Best International Act” category, having now won it a remarkable four times. He had previously clinched the award for three consecutive years in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Since its inception in 2018, the “Best International Act” category at the BET Awards has been consistently dominated by Nigerian artists. Davido was the inaugural winner, and last year, rising Nigerian music star Tems took home the honor.

In other categories, Nigerian singer Asake was unsuccessful in securing the “Best New International” award, which was instead won by Cameroonian star Libianca during the event.

Burna Boy, the Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first African artist to surpass one billion streams on the global streaming platform Audiomack.

The announcement was made by Audiomack itself through their official Twitter account on Thursday, acknowledging Burna Boy’s achievement. The tweet read, “Congratulations, Burna Boy, on becoming the first African artist to hit 1 billion Audiomack streams.”

Burna Boy accomplished this remarkable feat by accumulating streams from his last three albums and singles released in recent years. This significant milestone further solidifies Burna Boy’s position as a highly influential and successful artist.

In addition to the streaming record, Burna Boy holds the title of being the most followed African musician on Audiomack, boasting an impressive fanbase of over four million followers on the platform.

Grammy award-winning Nigerian artiste, Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has faced substantial criticism on social media for abruptly canceling his headline show at GelreDome in Arnhem, Netherlands, despite fans already filling the stadium.

Reportedly, the 41,000-capacity venue was filled with fans eagerly awaiting the performance of the “Last Last” crooner, only to receive the disappointing news of the show’s cancellation. Burna Boy took to his Instastory at midnight to inform fans that the show would not be taking place due to “a number of reasons.” He expressed his regret and mentioned his team’s efforts to salvage the situation, which unfortunately proved unsuccessful. Burna Boy assured his fans that a new date would be announced soon.

However, Burna Boy’s explanation did not sit well with fans, and they took to social media to express their disappointment and criticize the singer and his team’s actions. Some fans labeled the cancellation disrespectful, expressing frustration over the lengthy wait and perceived lack of consideration.

Burna Boy received heavy backlash on social media for canceling his show in the Netherlands, with fans expressing their discontent and criticizing the artist and his team for the late notice and perceived disrespect towards the waiting audience.