I could have been a suicide bomber or oil thief if not for music – Burna Boy

Grammy award-winning Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy, has left fans stunned after making a startling revelation about the path his life could have taken if music had not worked out for him.

In a candid interaction with a follower, the Afrobeats giant confessed that without his music career, he might have ended up in dangerous or controversial ventures. Burna Boy said:

“There are many options. I could be stealing oil, I could be playing basketball, I could be a fraudster, a suicide bomber… anything, including a prostitute.”

While his blunt honesty shocked many, fans were quick to note how far he has come, transforming from uncertainty about his future to becoming one of Africa’s biggest global music exports.

On the global stage, Burna Boy continues to break barriers. His collaboration with American rapper Gunna on the track “WGFT” has debuted at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking his seventh career entry on the chart. This milestone also cements him as the first African artist to debut a song on the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive years (2021–2025).

The self-proclaimed African Giant has now added another historic achievement to his name, proving that music was indeed his destiny.

In other news, award-winning Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has taken fans down memory lane, reflecting on the album that he says transformed his life and career “Afro Pop Vol. 1”.

In a heartfelt post on Instagram, the music star described the 2020 project as his “leap of faith,” explaining that it marked the moment he chose to break free from industry limitations. He wrote:

“This album was my leap of faith. Five years ago, I chose freedom because I knew I was bigger than the labels around me. That decision changed everything. Fear became courage, and doors I never imagined started to open.”

Released in August 2020, Afro Pop Vol. 1 was Adekunle Gold’s third studio album and a major turning point in his sound and brand.