Burna Boy Declares “African Giant” Persona Dead, Blames Nigerians

Grammy-winning Afro-fusion star Burna Boy has made a startling revelation about his artistic evolution, declaring that his iconic “African Giant” persona is no more – and claiming Nigerians “killed” that version of himself.

A Transformative Revelation

In a candid Instagram post on his forthcoming album No Sign Of Weakness‘ official page, the Nigerian superstar (born Damini Ogulu) offered fans rare insight into his personal transformation and inner conflicts.

“The ‘African Giant’ Burna Boy died. His own people killed him. Then ‘Big 7’ was born to protect what was left of Burna Boy.”

The Battle Within

The artist described an ongoing internal struggle between his past and present identities, hinting at deep emotional wounds behind his artistic evolution. He revealed that while his new persona “Big 7” protects what remains of his “broken heart,” the ghost of his former self continues to haunt him.

A New Artistic Era

This revelation comes as anticipation builds for No Sign Of Weakness, expected to mark a significant shift in Burna Boy’s musical direction. Recent releases and public appearances have shown a more mature, introspective artist – a transformation that has drawn mixed reactions from fans.

Shedding a Legacy

The “African Giant” identity became synonymous with Burna Boy following his groundbreaking 2019 album of the same name, which propelled him to global stardom. His latest statements suggest he’s ready to leave this celebrated chapter behind and embrace a completely new artistic identity.

While no official release date has been announced for No Sign Of Weakness, Burna Boy’s powerful message positions the album as both a musical rebirth and personal catharsis for the multi-award-winning artist.

Source: Herald Nigeria