Burna Boy
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Burna Boy damini ebunoluwa ogulu | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Damini Ogulu |
| Born | 2 July 1991[1] Garden City Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Ahoada, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Reggae-dancehall |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, performer, dancer |
| Years active | (2010–present) |
| Website | burnaboy |
Damini Ogulu (born July 2, 1991),[2] known by his stage name Burna Boy, is a Nigerian Reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter.
Life and music career
Burna Boy was born on 2 July 1991 to Mr. and Mrs. Ogulu(a Yoruba mother and an ijaw father. He grew up in Ahoada, Rivers State, and later relocated to Lagos state. He attended Montessori International School, and later attended Corona, Agbara for his secondary school in Lagos.[2] In a 2013 interview with the net, Burna Boy said that He is looking at launching his own company at the start of 2014.[3]
In May 31, 2012, Burna Boy release a single titled "Like To Party".[2][4]
On September 5, 2012, Burna Boy released the video for "Like To Party" simultaneously. The music video for "Like To Party", which was shot by Squareball Media services, ran for 4 minutes and 9 seconds.[5]
In September 24, 2012, Burna Boy release a single titled "Tonight"[6]
On 31 December 2012, Burna Boy released the video "Tonight".[7] In the music video, Burna Boy expressing his innate feelings.
Discography
- Burn Identity (2011)
- L.I.F.E - Leaving an Impact for Eternity (2013)
Singles
| Year | Album | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | L.I.F.E: Leaving an Impact for Eternity | "Like to Party" |
| "Tonight" | ||
| 2013 | L.I.F.E: Leaving an Impact for Eternity | "Run My Race" |
| "Don’t Run" (featuring Olamide & Reminisce | ||
| "Yawa Dey" | ||
| "Celebrate" | ||
| "Won Da Mo" (featuring D'banj | ||
| Non Album | "My Cry" (featuring M.I | |
| 2014 | Non Album | "SHOBEEDO[FREESTYLE]" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best New Act of the Year | Himself | Won | [8] |
| The Headies 2013 | NEXT RATED | Nominated | [9] | ||
| South African Music Awards | BEST POP | Like To Party | Nominated | [10] | |
| 2014 | MTV Africa Music Awards | Best New Act | Himself | Nominated | [11] |
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Album of the Year | L.I.F.E - Leaving an Impact for Eternity | Pending | - |
See also
References
- ^ Admin (28 August 2012). "Patoranking Is A Year Older Today". Notjustok. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ a b c "Burna Boy". NotjustOk. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ Osagie Alonge (2 December 2013). "NET Exclusive: Burna Boy banned from the UK, to leave record label soon". the net. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ Ovie O (31 May 2012). "Burna Boy – Like To Party". Notjustok. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "Video: Burna Boy - Like to Party". tooxclusive. 9 January 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ^ kas (24 September 2012). "Burna Boy – Tonight". tooXclusive. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ kombo (31 December 2012). "Burna Boy – Tonight [Download]". naijabambam. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
- ^ "2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards: Full List of Winners & Scoop". Bellanaija.com. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ "FULL NOMINEES LIST OF THE HEADIES 2013". 5 December 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
- ^ "SOUTH SOUTH MUSIC AWARDS 2013 NOMINEES LIST". 31 October 2013. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ Mtv Base (16 April 2014). "MTV NEWS 2014 MAMA NOMINEES REVEALED". Mtv Base. Retrieved 17 June 2014.