A video of Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy and his mother, Bose Ogulu, celebrating his performance at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony has gone viral online. The clip captures the elated mother hyping her son as he sat in a car, watching her celebrate his latest career milestone.
Burna Boy Performs at FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony
Burna Boy, whose real name is Ebunoluwa Damini Ogulu, performed alongside Colombian singer Shakira at the opening ceremony held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Mexico. The performance marked a historic moment for the Nigerian music star.
Mother's Joyful Reaction
In the video, Bose Ogulu spotted Burna Boy sitting in a car and rushed over to hype him up. She called him “chief” in Yoruba and screamed with excitement. She hugged him and said, “Na wa for you,” as they exchanged pleasantries. Burna Boy laughed and watched his mother with joy.
Fans React to the Video
Reactions from fans were divided. Some praised Burna Boy for his consistency and historic achievement, calling his performance legendary alongside Shakira. Others, however, compared him to Davido, noting that Davido was the first Nigerian artist to perform at a World Cup event, albeit backstage. Fans also taunted Wizkid, who once said FIFA could not afford him, leading to jokes about his absence from the event.
Comments on social media included: “In case you don’t know, the other wey perform for backstage na hin b the first Nigeria to perform for FIFA World Cup,” and “Historic and legendary — Burna Boy is the only artist in the world to perform at the Grammys, Champions League, World Cup, and Ballon d’Or stage.”
Burna Boy's Recent Interview with Ebuka
In related news, an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu where Burna Boy was asked about his perceived arrogance has also trended. The singer’s response sparked discussions about his personality.
