Afrobeats sensation, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has shared his festive season plans, disclosing his intention to spend the holidays with his grandmother.
In a recent social media post, Burna Boy revealed that his grandmother had consistently expressed a longing for his return home, a sentiment that inspired his hit song, “Thanks.”
The acclaimed artist expressed, “My Grandma used to be the one crying for me to come back home, now she’s on edge every time I come back home and is already asking when I’m leaving. This is why I made ‘Thanks.’ I’m rolling with only her this December for peace to reign.”
Burna Boy has been a notable presence in both local and international music scenes, collaborating with renowned artists such as Rita Ora, Jidenna, Sia, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Damian Marley, Angelique Kidjo, Sam Smith, Stefflon Don, Youssou N’Dour, Wizkid, Dave, Chris Martin, Dj Snake, AKA, Jorja Smith, Sauti Sol, and featuring on Lily Allen’s “Your Choice” and Beyonce’s “Lion King album.”
The “Like To Party” crooner stands as one of Africa’s most successful and prominent musical exports.
| Vanguard
