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Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, (born July 2, 1991), is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer professionally known as Burna Boy.

Burna Boy grew up in a musically inclined family. He began composing music at a young age and launched his professional music career in 2010 with the release of his debut single “Freedom.” In 2011, he secured a record deal with Aristokrat Records, a Nigerian-based music label, and in 2013, he released his first studio album L.I.F.E, which included hit songs such as “TTonight,” “Yawa Dey,” and “Run My Race.”

In 2015, he left Aristokrat Records and started his own record label, Spaceship He then released his second studio album On a Spaceship in 2015, which included hit songs such as Jealousy," “Rizzla,” and “Soke.”

Burna Boy’s international breakthrough came in 2018 with the release of his third studio album Outside, which featured the hit song “Ye.” The album earned him critical acclaim and global recognition, with Rolling Stone calling it one of the best albums of the year.

In 2019, Burna Boy released his fourth studio album African Giant, which further solidified his status as a global superstar. The album included hit songs like “Anybody,” “On the Low,” and “Gbona.” It also earned him a Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album in 2020, making him the first Nigerian artist to be nominated for a Grammy in that category.

In 2020, Burna Boy released his fifth studio album Twice as Tall, which was executive produced by American rapper and entrepreneur Sean Diddy Combs. The album featured collaborations with artists like Youssou N'Dour, Naughty By Nature, and Stormzy, and received critical acclaim and commercial success.

Burna Boy’s music is known for its fusion of Afrobeats, reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop. He often draws inspiration from his personal experiences and the socio-political issues affecting Africa and the world at large. He has won several awards, including BET Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and the African Muzik Magazine Awards. He continues to be a leading voice in the African music industry and an inspiration to young musicians across the continent.