Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu Rex, known as the Burna Boy, is an 28-year-old Nigerian singer and songwriter.
Its genre is afro-fusion; a genre that combines Afrobeat, dancehall riddims, reggae, American rap and Rhythm & Blues.
Burna Boy has collaborated with Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Beyonce and Jorja Smith to name a few.
His latest album “African Giant” was nominated for the best music album in the world at the Grammys 2019 and since then fans have called him “African Giant”.
Throughout his career, the artist has always shown his support and solidarity with Africa and particularly with his homeland, Nigeria.
On June 28, Burna Boy won his second BET Award for best international act, presented by Naomi Campbell, and during his acceptance speech, he once again found the opportunity to show his support for Africans: “For that black lives count, Africa must matter. “
Burna Boy Releases New ‘Wonderful’ Song
After a few months away, Burna Boy made a comeback with a new song called ‘Wonderful’, which is part of his next album ‘Twice as Tall’.
The video clip was created on June 30 and celebrates African culture. His lyrics are sophisticated as always, and we are trying to complete the puzzle.
Burna Boy never fails to have subtle educational titles in the lyrics of his songs. The song ‘Wonderful’ is no exception.
A particular word sparked a conversation among Nigerians.
“I don’t want someone to tell me I’m too lazy (Oluwa Burna de la la ni)
As I jostle like Adebayo Ogunlesi (No go talk, tell me too lazy) “
Burna Boy seems to be giving his own response to the Nigerian president who has said that young Nigerians are lazy.
The mention of the name “Adebayo Ogunlesi” made people look for facts about the individual.
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Burna made me check who Adebayo Ogunlesi was
– Toussaint L’Ouverture (@Folabii_) June 26, 2020
Who is Adebayo Ogunlesi?
Adebayo Ogunlesi is an influential 66-year-old Nigerian billionaire. He is a lawyer and an investment banker.
Adebayo Ogunlesi is currently President and Managing Partner of the private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP).
He owns Gatwick Airport, the second busiest airport in the UK and the ninth busiest in Europe.
In total, Adebayo Ogunlesi has five airports in the United Kingdom.
Burna Boy, with his song “Wonderful”, paid homage to Adebayo’s Ogunlesi and fans are impressed that he takes the time to educate his listeners about African facts and history using music.
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