Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy marked his 35th birthday with an emotional celebration surrounded by his family and close friends.
A video making the rounds on social media captured the Grammy-winning singer being surprised by his loved ones during an intimate birthday gathering.
In the touching clip, Burna Boy appeared overwhelmed with emotion as he lowered his head while his mother, Bose Ogulu, alongside his sisters and other family members, comforted him during the heartfelt moment.
While delivering her birthday message, Bose Ogulu left guests laughing after playfully revealing what she wanted most for her son.
According to her, she was hoping Burna Boy would find a wife, joking that he should not wish for another luxury car as he prepared to blow out the candles on his birthday cake.
The light-hearted remark quickly caught the attention of fans, many of whom praised the strong bond Burna Boy shares with his family while also joining in celebrating the music star on his special day.
In other news… Nigerian singer Victony has reflected on his journey in the music industry, revealing that rapper Falz gave him his first major opportunity without asking for payment.
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Speaking during a recent interview, the singer credited Falz’s support as one of the defining moments in the early stages of his career.
Victony also opened up about his recovery following his life-changing accident, describing music as the source of strength that kept him going through one of the most difficult periods of his life.
According to the singer, there were moments when he nearly gave up on music, especially after his management team parted ways with him.
He further disclosed that his demanding career has affected the amount of time he spends with his family, who often complain that he is no longer as close to them as he used to be.
Despite the challenges, Victony said he is working towards finding a better balance between his career and family life.
In his words:
“Falz gave me my first opportunity in music, he did it for FREE, music was what kept me going during my recovery phase during my accident, there was times I felt like giving up on music after my management left & my family always complain that I’m no more close to them cuz of how busy I am with music but I’m working on that.”
