Nigerian Grammy-winning artist, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, recently expressed his belief that he doesn’t receive sufficient recognition for his talents, despite being regarded as “the best in the world.” The artist made these remarks during a conversation with Nigerian-British show promoter Adesegun Adeosun Jnr, also known as Smade, and podcaster Adesope Olajide, popularly called Shopsydoo, after his performance at the Afronation festival in Portugal.
A photo of Burna Boy, regarded as the best in the world. Photo Credit: @burnaboygram Source: Instagram A video capturing their interaction quickly went viral. Smade, effusively praising Burna Boy, lamented the lack of credit the artist receives, calling him “the f*cking best in the world.” In his words; “Burna, you keep blessing us mehn. No, you don’t get your credits enough bro. You’re the f*cking best in the world.” In response, Burna Boy drew a comparison to Jesus, suggesting that even the revered religious figure did not receive due recognition until after his death. He said; “No, I don’t [get enough credits]. Jesus also didn’t get his own credits till he died, so who am I? [Laughs]” Shopsydoo, further expanding on the conversation, asserted that the focus has shifted from solely promoting Afrobeats music to achieving worldwide dominance in the music industry. Shopsydoo added; “It’s not about Afrobeats anymore, it’s about worldwide domination.” This sentiment highlights Burna Boy’s aspiration to expand his influence beyond the boundaries of a specific genre and establish himself as a force to be reckoned with on a global scale. Burna Boy’s claim of insufficient credit resonated strongly among his fans and sparked discussions within the music community. While some agree with his viewpoint, others argue that his talent has been widely acknowledged, considering his Grammy win and international recognition. See below;
