Burna Boy Net Worth: How Did He Amass Such Wealth?

Burna Boy, a prominent Nigerian artist, is recognized for his multifaceted talents as a singer-songwriter and record producer. His notable achievements have contributed to his substantial financial worth, estimated to be about $12 million. Burna Boy gained prominence in the music industry via the release of his song “Like to Party” in 2012, which was included on his first studio album titled “L.I.F.E.” Subsequent to that period, he unveiled a multitude of prosperous records, like “Outside,” “African Giant,” “Twice as Tall,” and “Love, Damini.” Burna Boy has garnered a multitude of prestigious prizes in recognition of his artistic contributions, notably the Grammy Awards and BET Awards.

Summary of Burna Boy’s Net Worth

Net Worth	$12 million
Birth Date	July 2, 1991
Birthplace	Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Parents	Bose (academy and business), Samuel (manager in a welding firm)
Education	Corona Secondary School (Nigeria), University of Sussex, Oxford Brookes University
Early Career	Music production with FL Studio during childhood and a year-long apprenticeship at Rhythm 93.7 FM
Record Label	Established Spaceship Entertainment in 2015
Studio Albums	“L.I.F.E.” (2013), “On a Spaceship” (2015), “Outside” (2018), “African Giant” (2019), “Twice as Tall” (2020), “Love, Damini” (2022), “I Told Them…” (2023)
Achievements	Grammy Awards, BET Awards, Album of the Year at Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Grammy nomination for “African Giant,” Grammy win for “Twice as Tall”
Personal Life	Burna Boy was romantically involved with Stefflon Don, a British rapper and singer, from 2018 to 2022.

The Early Life and Educational Background

The individual known as Burna Boy, legally named Damini Ogulu, entered the world on July 2, 1991, in Port Harcourt, located in the Rivers State of Nigeria. The individual’s parents consist of Bose, an individual engaged in academia and business, and Samuel, who has a managerial position inside a welding firm. During his childhood, Ogulu engaged in music production with the digital audio workstation known as FL Studio. The individual received his education in Nigeria at Corona Secondary School in Agbara prior to his relocation to London, England, to pursue further academic endeavors. Ogulu pursued his tertiary study at the esteemed institutions of the University of Sussex and Oxford Brookes University. Subsequently, he returned to Nigeria and engaged in a year-long apprenticeship at Rhythm 93.7 FM, a prominent radio broadcasting establishment.

Studio albums

In 2013, Burna Boy unveiled his debut studio album titled “L.I.F.E.” The album received support from a total of five singles, one of which being the popular track “Like to Party.” In the following year, Burna Boy disassociated himself from Aristokrat Records, his record company. At the beginning of 2015, the individual established the record label known as Spaceship Entertainment, which served as a platform for the release of his second studio album titled “On a Spaceship.” Following this, the artist released his first extended play (EP) titled “Redemption.” Burna Boy had his most significant accomplishment to date with the publication of his third studio album, titled “Outside,” in the early months of 2018. The album made its first appearance at the third position on the Billboard Reggae Albums list and was bestowed with the prestigious Album of the Year accolade at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. In 2019, Burna Boy unveiled his fourth studio album titled “African Giant.” Furthermore, the aforementioned musical composition not only achieved the prestigious accolade of Album of the Year at the All Africa Music Awards but also garnered recognition in the form of a nomination for the esteemed Grammy Award in the category of Best World Music Album.

Burna Boy’s fifth studio album, “Twice as Tall,” further solidified his position as a prominent figure in both critical acclaim and financial success. The album was released during the summer of 2020 and achieved the top position on the Billboard World Albums list. Furthermore, it was honored with the prestigious Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album. Burna Boy had his most successful album to date on the Billboard 200 with his sixth studio release, “Love, Damini,” in 2022, reaching the notable position of number 14 on the list. Furthermore, this achievement represents the record-breaking entry of an African album on the aforementioned list. During the summer of 2023, the renowned musician Burna Boy released his seventh studio album titled “I Told Them…,” which achieved the remarkable feat of securing the top position on the UK Albums list. The album showcases collaborative contributions from notable musicians like 21 Savage, J. Cole, and RZA.

Partnerships and Prominent Inclusions

Burna Boy has engaged in several collaborative endeavors with musicians spanning diverse musical genres. During the first months of 2018, the individual in question was prominently involved in the collaborative composition titled “Sunshine Riptide,” performed by the renowned American rock ensemble known as Fall Out Boy. In the following year, Burna Boy engaged in a collaborative effort with the production team DJDS, resulting in the creation of a four-track EP titled “Steel & Copper.” Additionally, Burna Boy had the opportunity to showcase his talents with the esteemed English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on the single “Own It,” which was released by rapper Stormzy.

In the year 2020, Burna Boy collaborated with Master KG on the remix of the song “Jerusalema,” and also lent his vocals to Sam Smith’s record titled “My Oasis.” In 2021, he had notable cameos in Justin Bieber’s “Loved by You” and Jon Bellion’s “I Feel It.” One of Burna Boy’s noteworthy collaborative works is “Talibans II,” a remix of Byron Messia’s composition titled “Talibans.” Additionally, Burna Boy contributed to “Burna Boy Interlude,” a track included on Diddy’s album “The Love Album: Off the Grid.”

Burna Boy

Burna Boy has been the recipient of several prestigious distinctions and honors, which include the Grammy Awards, BET Awards, All Africa Music Awards, Ghana Music Awards, and Soundcity MVP Awards. In the year 2022, he received the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in recognition of his notable achievements to the field of music.

The occurrence of a shooting event.

During the middle of 2022, it was reported that armed security escorts associated with Burna Boy were purportedly involved in an incident when two individuals were shot and sustained injuries at a nightclub located in Lagos. According to reports, the altercation was initiated when the spouse of one of the individuals involved chose not to accept Burna Boy’s offer to accompany him in the exclusive VIP area of the club. Subsequently, five security guards employed by the artist were apprehended and formally accused with engaging in an act of attempted homicide. Subsequently, the lady, whose spouse fell victim to the shooting event, leveled allegations against Burna Boy and his family, asserting their attempt to suppress her via the offer of financial compensation.