Nigerian Entertainment News: “Fela Kuti Is The Only One Greater Than Me” – Burna Boy’s Statement Triggers Massive Online Reactions
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Damini Ogulu, widely recognized as Burna Boy, has once again set social media ablaze after making a daring remark about his place in the music hierarchy
During his first-ever appearance on Twitch with streamer PlaqueBoyMax, the Afrobeats heavyweight boldly asserted that the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti is the only musician superior to him.
While vibing to one of Fela’s timeless classics and effortlessly singing along, Burna Boy smiled and said, “Fela is the king. He’s the only one greater than me,” before proudly referring to himself as “001 of the Afrobeats industry.”
His statement instantly went viral, igniting a wave of mixed reactions across social platforms. Many fans praised Burna Boy for honoring Fela’s unmatched impact and cultural legacy, while others accused him of arrogance — a recurring topic in discussions about the “African Giant.”
Burna Boy’s admiration for Fela Kuti is well-documented. He has repeatedly cited the Afrobeat pioneer as his ultimate source of inspiration, often reflecting Fela’s revolutionary spirit and socio-political consciousness in his own globally acclaimed sound.
With this bold declaration, Burna may have inadvertently rekindled the ongoing “Big Three” debate involving Wizkid, Davido, and himself.
As clips from the Twitch stream dominate social media feeds, one fact stands out — Burna Boy isn’t merely speaking about greatness; he embodies it, continuing to solidify his position as one of Africa’s most dynamic and influential music figures.
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