Burna Boy

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy recently shared that he has achieved so much success that he is now richer than some of the people he once looked up to.

"Imagine growing up and only politicians and oil men were the ones really making REAL money, followed by the ‘G boys.’ Music wasn’t even in the conversation when money was the topic," he wrote.

He added, “Now, an ugly black musician from Port Harcourt has more money than 90% of the people he looked up to as moneymakers.”

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Burna Boy stressed that he never counts any young people out because they could become the next big success story. “They could be Elon Musk tomorrow typing this same message,” he noted.

The award-winning artist has become one of the most sought-after African stars, performing on international stages. In July, he celebrated the fifth anniversary of his album "African Giant" with a special performance on YouTube Music Nights.

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"African Giant" marked a pivotal moment in Burna Boy's career, earning him a Grammy nomination and solidifying his status as a global superstar.

With a fusion of dancehall, reggae, Afrobeat, and pop, Burna Boy is one of Africa's most celebrated artists. He released his full-length debut, "L.I.F.E," in 2013, followed by two more albums in the next five years, collaborating with artists like J Hus, Fall Out Boy, and Lily Allen. His album "Outside" won the Nigeria Entertainment Award for Album of the Year.

In 2019, "African Giant" marked his international breakthrough, earning a nomination for Best World Music Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards.

His follow-up album, "Twice as Tall" (2020), reached #54 on the Billboard 200 and #11 on the UK Album Chart, winning the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album.

Burna continued his winning streak with "Love, Damini" (2022) and earned his first #1 in the UK with his latest album, "I Told Them..." in 2023.

He has also made history by becoming the first Nigerian artist to sell out the prestigious Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London.