The Grammy-winning act is unconcerned about being regarded as a newcomer to the music industry; in fact, he sees it as an advantage.
Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, a heavyweight Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer, has finally spoken out about being dubbed the “new cat” in the music industry.
The Grammy-winning act, whose first studio album L.I.F.E. was released in 2013, had long been considered an underdog in the Nigerian music scene, and recent comments made by award-winning singer and colleague Davido sparked a frenzy.
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In an interview with Brut Afrique, Davido talked about the first two Nigerian artists who put the afrobeats sound on the map. He went on to say that the ‘new cats, such as Burna Boy, Rema, Asake, and many more, have taken the wave to the next level, citing himself and Wizkid as the pioneers of the Afrobeats to the World movement.
The remark sparked a debate on social media, with some questioning whether Burna should be classified as a “new cat.” The Davido remark elicited a response from Burna Boy’s sister, Nissi, but the elder brother remained silent.
The Afro-fusion superstar, who recently made history by selling out London’s 60,000-capacity stadium and becoming the first African artist to headline a stadium concert in the UK, also sold out New York’s 41,000-capacity Citi Field stadium.
Burna Boy spoke for the first time about the “new cat” debate in an interview with Ebro Darden to preview the historic London show, which is now being broadcast to Apple Music users in over 165 countries.
According to Burna, being perceived as a newcomer in the industry allows him more time to function, and the narrative provides him with longevity as a newcomer.
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