What is Grammy award-winning Burna Boy’s net worth?
Damini Ogulu, better known by his stage name Burna Boy, is a thirty-one-year-old Nigerian Afro-fusion music sensation that has taken the world by storm. He is known for his unique and captivating sound, which blends elements from dancehall, Afrobeat, and reggae music.
So what is Burna Boy’s net worth? Let’s take a closer look at this talented performer’s finances and explore where he makes money from.
Music career
Burna Boy is a Nigerian Afro-fusion singer, songwriter, and rapper. He began recording music at the age of ten and released his debut studio album in 2012. He gained international recognition in 2019 with the release of his 4th studio album African Giant which earned him two Grammy nominations. Unfortunately, Burna Boy lost out at this year’s Grammys.
Burna Boy first started making music in 2010 after being signed to Aristokrat Records label 🤩 He has continued to be a leader in the African music scene, releasing hit songs such as “On The Low”, “Gbona” and “Anybody”. His magnum opus album Outside – in 2018 – earned him a well-deserved nomination for the best international act at the BET Awards among others, and went Platinum in Nigeria! 😍
He has found great success on Spotify, with over eighteen million monthly listeners. This means he earns about half a million dollars on Spotify each year, which is set to increase as he becomes even more popular.
Endorsement deals & collaborations
Endorsement deals securing collaborations are also major factors contributing to net worth. In 2019, Burna Boy created a joint collaboration with Puma, which included a line of sporting apparel items. Additionally – in 2013 – featured guest vocalist Wizkid UK grime artist Chip’s track titled “Pepper Dem Gang”.
Furthermore appeared on the TV series Coming 2 America alongside Eddie Murphy & Arsenio Hall.
Tours & live shows
With a growing fanbase ventured onto the tour circuit and presented live shows touring countries like Europe and the United States. During these events, Burna Boy earns a considerable amount from merchandise sales and tickets. The Nigerian superstar charges $500,000 as a performance fee for concerts taking place in any country in the world.
He also had well-received runs in festivals such as Coachella, NOX, and Manila, amongst many others! Also, Burna Boy ranked as the 4th richest African musician in 2020 as noted in Forbes magazine. 😲
Burna Boy’s estimated net worth
Taking all the above-mentioned facts into consideration its estimated Damini Ogulu AKA Burna Boy’s overall net worth is hovering around $12 million. 🤩
He bought a 2022 Lamborghini Urus, for which he paid $655,000. He also has a Range Rover Autobiography SUV, not to mention his Ferrari 458 and Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible costing a cool $515,464. It’s clear he’s very happy to be spending his fortune on the finer things.
