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Why mum used to double Burna Boy’s show fee – Ronami
Ronami Ogulu, the sister of Grammy-winning superstar, Burna Boy, has narrated how Bose Ogulu, their mother, usually doubled Burna Boy’s show money from her salary to motivate him to perform.
Burna Boy has two siblings Ronami and Nissi Ogulu. Romani is the Chief Operations Officer of Burna Boy’s record label, ‘Spaceship Collective’
Speaking on Overnight Success, Ronami revealed how how supportive their parents were during the early days of the singer’s career.
She also disclosed that Samuel Ogulu, their dad, would drive Burna Boy to shows, wait for him, and drive him back home after his performance.
“In 2018. That was the first time my mother ever paid herself for working with Burna Boy,” Ronami said.
“I had to sit her down when we were at the bank and I said you have to pay yourself. It was an actual intervention because the whole time Burna Boy did not know the half of it.
“When Burna Boy was coming up, people would call my mother to book a show and let’s say it is in Warri and they are like we are only going to pay N100k and she knows he is not going to wake up from his bed in Lagos to come to Warri for N100k when he has N100k.
“So she will tell him it is N200k and she will take out of her salary because she had her own language school and was teaching at the University in Port Harcourt at the time.
“So she will take out of her own money, add it to his fee, and say it is N200k. My dad will drive him to the show, wait for him, and drive him back home. So that was the trajectory.
“The day she signed a cheque, wrote her name on it to pay herself. That day, I was like now we are in business.”
Burna Boy gained attention in 2013 after releasing ‘Like to Party,’ the lead single from his debut album ‘L.I.F.E.’
With a string of awards and accolades, the singer has maintained his status as one of the leading artistes out of Africa.
Afrobeat stars Davido and Lojay have made the 2024 Billboard Honour Roll for their contributions to Chris Brown’s chart-topping hit ‘Sensational’.
Afrobeat musicians Davido and Lojay have earned a spot on the 2024 Billboard Honour Roll, a prestigious list celebrating top R&B and Hip-Hop records worldwide.
The two Nigerian stars made the Honour Roll for their contributions to American R&B singer Chris Brown’s track ‘Sensational’, which reached No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay Chart.
Davido and Lojay’s involvement in the project, which spanned from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, marks a significant achievement for African artistes on the global music stage.
Lojay’s hit single ‘Monalisa’ saw even greater success when Chris Brown was featured on its remix, boosting its commercial performance.
Chris Brown has increasingly collaborated with Afrobeats artists, becoming one of the most influential foreign musicians in the genre.
His work with Nigerian stars, including Davido and Lojay, has further cemented the genre’s global reach and success.
Nigerian music stars Rema, Asake, and Omah Lay will headline the 2024 Promise Land Festival in Australia, performing alongside international artists.
Famous Nigerian music stars Rema, Asake, and Omah Lay are set to headline the 2024 Promise Land Festival in Australia.
The trio will join other international artists to deliver thrilling performances at the event, scheduled for 4th to 6th October 2024 at the Gold Coast.
Rema is set to perform on 5th October alongside American singers Jorja Smith, Fiji, and Miguel, adding his signature Afrobeats sound to the international lineup.
Meanwhile, Omah Lay and Asake will close out the festival on 6th October, sharing the stage with legendary American rapper Busta Rhymes.
The festival will also feature performances from popular acts such as The Compozers, Sarz, Seyi Vibez, Tiwa Savage, Victony, Ruger, BNXN, and Shallipopi.
Big Brother Naija’s Victoria revealed her wildest sexual experience during a ‘Truth or Dare’ game, admitting to engaging in a threesome.
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Victoria, made a bold revelation during the housemates’ ‘Truth or Dare’ game on Monday.
The daring moment came when fellow housemate, Wanni, dared her to disclose her wildest sexual experience. Without hesitation, Victoria revealed that her wildest moment was engaging in a threesome.
The straightforward confession instantly sparked excitement and surprise among the other housemates, causing a wave of reactions throughout the house.
This dramatic moment is expected to become one of the most talked-about moments of the season, as fans eagerly await further developments in the game.
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