LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy celebrated his 35th birthday with an intimate family gathering that left him visibly emotional, especially after his mother, Bose Ogulu, jokingly wished him a wife instead of another luxury car.
Videos from the celebration captured the Afrobeats star, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, lowering his head in emotion as his parents, siblings and loved ones surprised him with heartfelt birthday tributes.
One of the most memorable moments came when his mother and longtime manager, Bose Ogulu, shared her birthday wish before he blew out the candles on his cake.
Instead of asking for more success or expensive gifts, she jokingly urged her son to find a wife.
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“Please don’t wish for a car o! What I want for you is a wife,” she teased, drawing laughter from those at the celebration.
The clip also showed Burna Boy’s sisters comforting him as he took in the outpouring of love from his family.
The emotional celebration quickly spread across social media, where fans praised the close bond Burna Boy shares with his family.
Many also flooded the comment sections with birthday messages and tributes, while others shared throwback photos, favourite songs and memorable career moments.
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The singer, who turned 35 on July 2, has built one of the most successful careers in African music.
Since breaking into the mainstream, he has earned global recognition with hit songs including “Ye” and “Last Last,” won the 2021 Grammy Award for “Twice as Tall,” topped UK charts and sold out iconic venues such as Wembley Stadium.
Adding to the nostalgia, supporters also circulated a childhood photo of Bose Ogulu carrying a young Damini, celebrating the journey from his early years in Port Harcourt to becoming one of Africa’s biggest music exports.
The birthday celebration has since become another reminder of the strong family support behind Burna Boy’s remarkable rise.
