@paulpogba and @burnaboy link up at the NFL Paris game 🤝 @NFLFrance

No Giant Stands Alone. @burnaboy and his inner circle. Limited edition BB styles are live now. #DreamOn @on_running

#ForbesAfricaIcons From Port Harcourt to the world’s biggest stages, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has built a global music career by staying true to his African roots and telling stories that resonate across borders. His international breakthrough came with Ye, followed by the albums African Giant and Twice As Tall. In 2021, the latter earned him a Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album, cementing his place among Africa’s leading musical exports. In a 2024 interview with the Financial Times, Burna Boy spoke about his ambition to tell authentic stories about Nigeria, particularly Port Harcourt, where he spent part of his formative years, while creating music that could connect with audiences worldwide. “I was just being myself,” he said, describing an approach grounded in artistic authenticity rather than chasing market expectations. That philosophy has continued to shape his career, demonstrating how cultural identity can be a powerful asset in the global music industry. His collaboration with Colombian singer Shakira on Dai Dai, the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marks another milestone in his international journey, extending the reach of African music to audiences around the world. Read Burna Boy’s full story in the #FORBESAFRICA15 issue. Get your digital copy here ⬇️ shop.forbesafrica.com/produc…

FORBES AFRICA ICONS To celebrate 15 years of Forbes Africa, 15 African icons are being recognised for their impact on the continent’s past, present and future. The list includes: 1. Mo Abudu 🇳🇬🇬🇧 2. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 🇳🇬 3. Adrian Gore 🇿🇦 4. Patrice Motsepe 🇿🇦 5. Strive Masiyiwa 🇿🇼 6. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf 🇱🇷 7. Aliko Dangote 🇳🇬 8. Burna Boy 🇳🇬 9. Abdulrazak Gurnah 🇹🇿 10. Haile Gebrselassie 🇪🇹 11. Didier Drogba 🇨🇮 12. Johann Rupert 🇿🇦 13. Lupita Nyong'o 🇰🇪🇲🇽 14. Trevor Noah 🇿🇦 15. Angélique Kidjo 🇧🇯 15 icons. One continent. A legacy that speaks for itself.

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