Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy is a top Nigerian afro-fusion singer, performance artist, and songwriter. Burna Boy started up with Aristokrat Records but currently has his own record label Spaceship Entertainment and enjoys both international and local popularity.

Burna Boy is a force to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music industry. Burna Boy made a name for himself by being the first Nigerian musician to win a full Grammy in modern times. Burna Boy is known for his unique style of singing, masculine personality and political convictions. 

If you are interested in Burna Boy's biography then keep reading as we will be focusing on Burna Boy's biography, detailing his profile from early childhood, rise to fame and becoming one of the best musicians Nigeria has ever had, alongside Wizkid, Davido, Don Jazzy, 2Baba, Tems, Ruger, Asake, Rema, etc.

Burna Boy's biography and Early Life

Burnaboy whose birth name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, was born on the 2nd of July 1991 in Ahaoda, Rivers State, Nigeria into the family of Samuel Ogulu a welder and Bose Ogulu, a language translator. He is the first child and the only son of Mr and Mrs Ogulu and he’s currently 33 years old. Burna Boy's maternal grandfather Benson Idonije was Fela Kuti's manager. 

Burna boy had his primary education at Montessori International Primary School, Port Harcourt and secondary education at Corona Secondary School in Agbara, Ogun State. 

Burna Boy moved to London to further his education at the University of Sussex where he studied Media technology from 2008 to 2009 and transferred to Oxford Brookes University in 2009 to study media communications and culture but eventually dropped out to pursue his music career.

After dropping out of school, Burna Boy returned to Nigeria and started an internship program at Rhythm 93.7 FM in Port Harcourt. After his one year internship at Rhythm 93.7 FM, he moved to Lagos state where he started his music career. 

He had always had a passion for music from his secondary school days. While in secondary school, he formed a music band that performed in concerts. He used FuityLoops software from his classmates for his music production back then. Burna Boy's struggle later paid off and today he is one the biggest musical voices in Africa.

Burna Boy's relationship

Burna Boy had been in a romantic relationship with Steff London a British rapper from 2018 to 2022 and they have a son together. Although there are rumours that Burna Boy has other baby mamas, there are no reliable information confirming this rumour.

However, Burna Boy is currently in a romantic relationship with Chloe Bailey, an American singer. Burna Boy confirmed his relationship with the American singer in February 2025.

Burna Boy’s Rise to Fame

As stated earlier, Burna Boy's maternal grandfather Benson Idonije was Fela Kuti's manager. This shows that Burna Boy was born into a music inclined family. He started singing at the age of 10 and performed in concerts in his school but he wasn’t popular.

Burna boy became famous in the music industry in 2012, after he released the hit single ‘Like to Party’ from his debut album L.I.F.E when he was still signed with Aristokrat Records. They sold 40,000 copies of the album L.I.F.E. on the first day of its debut. They also sold its marketing rights to Uba Pacific for 10 million Naira. 

Burnaboy was able to get other artists like M.I, Wizkid, Timaya, Olamide, 2face to feature in the album. Music critics applauded L.I.F.E. by saying there’s a similarity between Fela Kuti's songs and L.I.F.E. The album also ranked number 7 on the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart that year.

Burna Boy Record Labels and Album Release

Burna boy started up with Aristokrat Records. He signed with them in 2010 and left in 2014. Burna Boy then went ahead and started his own record label, Spaceship Entertainment eight months after leaving Aristokrat Records. Burna Boy has released a lot of songs and albums under his record label.

On the 25th of November, 2015, Burna Boy released his second album, ‘On a Spaceship’. He later released “ Outside” his 3rd studio album on the 26th of January 2018.

Burna boy described Outside as a mixtape because it is a mix of Afro-beats, dancehall, reggae, and road rap.Outside was produced by Leriq, Baba Stiltz, Jae 5, Juls, Chopstix, Steel Banglez, Fred Gibson, Phantom, and FTSE. The album ranked at number 3 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart in February 2018.

On the 21st of March 2019, Burna Boy collaborated with Los Angeles-based electronic duo DJDS and released a 4-track EP titled “Steel & Copper”.

In 2017, Burna Boy signed a deal with Atlantic Records, a record label under Warner Music Group, an international record label based in the United State to push his songs to a global audience. 

Following Burna Boy's deal with Atlantic Records, he also signed another deal with Warner Music Group, still in 2017 for global distribution. 

These record labels have been instrumental to Burna Boys success in the music industry both locally and internationally.

Burna Boy's Nominations

Burna boy is not only known to be successful in the music industry, he is also known for his influence. Over the years, Burna Boy has been nominated for several awards and below are some of his nominations:

• Nominated at The Headies for Next Rated in 2013.
• Best R&B Single Nominee at the Headies 2014.   
• Nominated L.I.F.E. at the Headies as the Best R&B/Pop Album in 2014.     
• Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year nominee at the Headies in 2014.
• L.I.F.E. was nominated for the Album of the Year at the Headies 2014.      
• Nigeria Entertainment Awards nominated him for the Best Pop Artist of the Year in 2015.   
• African Musik Magazine Awards in 2020
• Grammy Awards 2020
• MTV Europe Music Awards 2020
• BET Award 2023
• Billboard Music Awards 2023
• African Entertainment Awards USA 2024
• NAACP Image Awards 2024
• Burna Boy was nominated for World Artist of the Year 2025 
• Burna Boy was nominated for the Music Week Awards 2025          

Burna Boy's Awards

Burna Boy has won numerous awards throughout his career as a musician. Some of Burna Boys awards include:

• Best New Act of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2013.
• South Music Awards named his song "Like to Party" as Best Pop in 2013.
• MTV Africa Music Awards honoured him as the Best New Act in 2014.
• L.I.F.E. was named Best Album of the Year at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2015.
• He was nominated for YouTube artist on the rise in 2018.
• 'Ye' was named as Listener's Choice at the Soundcity M.V.P. Awards Festival in 2019.
• At the Soundcity M.V.P. Awards Festival, Ye was named the Song of the Year in 2019.
• He was named Best Male M.V.P. at the Soundcity M.V.P. Awards Festival in 2019.
• African Artist of the Year Award at the Soundcity M.V.P. Festival in 2019.
• Best International Act at the B.E.T. Awards 2019.
• Apple Music Up Next Artist in July 2019.
• Ghana Music Awards UK 2022
• MTV Europe Music Awards 2022
• American Music Awards 2022
• Best International Act 2023
• Best International Artist 2023
• Outstanding Duo for the song he featured "Coming Home." 2025
• Best Male Artist Award 2025

Burna Boy's Endorsement Deals

As is the norm for Nigerian musicians to be brand ambassadors for companies, Burna boy is not left out. Burna Boy has been able to secure brand ambassador deals with top brands. 

In 2019, Burna Boy signed an endorsement deal with Pepsi, a top beverage brand, still in 2019, Burna Boy bagged another deal with Star Lager Beer, a well known beer brand in Nigeria. 

In 2020, Burna Boy collaborated with a UK fashion brand, BoohooMAN. In 2021, Burna Boy signed a deal with Martell Cognac, a French liquor brand. 

Still in 2021, Burna Boy closed another deal with Chipper Cash, a Fintech firm. These endorsement deals have helped showcase Burna Boy to a wider audience and also increase Burna Boy net worth in 2025.

Burna Boy Net Worth in 2025

Aside from being an international music star, Burna Boy has also made a lot of money from his numeros endorsement deals, song streams, live performances, etc. Also, Burnaboy's tickets for his shows are always sold out, home and abroad adding to his huge net worth. 

So, it is expected that Burna Boy has a high net worth. Burna Boy net worth in 2023 was estimated to be $10million but currently in 2025, Burna boy net worth is estimated to be about $16 million.

Clacified took time to write elaborately on Burna Boy net worth in 2025 and his source of wealth in this article; Burna Boy net worth in 2025.

Burna Boy's Cars

Just like other rich musicians in Nigeria, Burna Boy loves luxurious and expensive cars. 

Burnaboy's fleet of cars includes Ferrari 812 GTS worth over $600,000, Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster worth over $867,500. 

Burna Boy also owns Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 SUV, Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible, Lamborghini Urus SUV, Bentley Continental GT.