Damini Ogulu (born 2 July 1991), [2] better known by his stage name Burna Boy , is a Nigerian Afrofusion singer and songwriter. He is the grandson of Benson Idonije . Background information Birth name Damini Ogulu Born 2 July 1991 (age 27) [1] Lagos Origin Ahoada , Rivers State , Nigeria Genres Afrobeat pop reggae dancehall hip hop trap Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter performer dancer Instruments vocals Years active 2010–present Labels Atlantic Records Associated acts AKA Da L.E.S Leriq Sarkodie Phyno J Hus Lily Allen Wizkid Mabel M.I Life and music career Burna Boy was born on 2 July 1991 to Mr. and Mrs. Ogulu. He grew up in South London, England, and later relocated to Rivers State,Port Harcourt . He attended Montessori International School, and later attended Corona, Agbara for his secondary school in Lagos. [2] In a 2013 interview with the net, Burna Boy said that he was looking at launching his own company at the start of 2014. [3] On 31 May 2012, Burna Boy released a single titled "Like To Party" which saw his rise to prominence. [2][4] On 5 September 2012, the video for "Like to Party" was released. The music video, which was shot by Squareball Media services, ran for 4 minutes and 9 seconds. [5] On 24 September 2012, Burna Boy released a single titled "Tonight" [6] On 31 December 2012, he released the video for the song. [7] In the music video, Burna Boy expresses his innate feelings. Discography Burn Notice (2011) Burn Identity (2011) L.I.F.E - Leaving an Impact for Eternity (2013) On a Spaceship (2015) Redemption (EP) (2016) Outside (2018) Singles Year Title Album 2018 "Gbona" Non-album singles 2014 "Don Gorgon" TBA "Check & Balance" [8] 2013 " Run My Race " L.I.F.E: Leaving an Impact for Eternity "Yawa Dey" "Celebrate" "Won Da Mo" (featuring D'banj ) TBA 2012 " Like to Party" L.I.F.E – Leaving an Impact for Eternity " Tonight " 2011 "Shobeedo (Freestyle)" Non album single Guest appearances Year Artist Title Album 2018 Four of Diamonds ”Name On It” TBA Videography This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it . Year Title Director Ref 2015 2017 P.A.I.D Deja vu Sesan Clarence Peters [9] [10] Awards and nominations This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it . Year Event Prize Recipient 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best New Act of the Year Himself The Headies Next Rated No South South Music Awards Best Pop "Like to Party" 2014 MTV Africa Music Awards Best New Act Himself The Headies Best R&B Single Don Gorgon No Best R&B/Pop Album L.I.F.E - Leaving an Impact for Eternity No Hip Hop World Revelation of the Year No Album of the Year No Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Album of the Year L.I.F.E - Leaving an Impact for Eternity 2015 Best Pop Artist of the Year Himself N