Burna Boy Reveals What He Could Have Been If Not a Singer
Nigeria’s Grammy-winning star Burna Boy has shared a shocking look at what his life might have been like without music.
He revealed that he could have ended up as a suicide bomber, an oil thief, or even a prostitute.
The African superstar made the revelation while engaging with his followers online, describing a range of dangerous and extreme paths he could have taken if he had not pursued his singing career.
Burna Boy’s success has made him one of Africa’s most prominent artistes.
He holds the record for the most entries by an African artiste on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
His latest collaboration with American rapper Gunna, titled ‘WGFT’ from Gunna’s new album The Last Wun, debuted at number 96, marking Burna Boy’s seventh Hot 100 entry.
He also became the first African artiste to debut a song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in five consecutive years from 2021 to 2025, cementing his place in music history.