Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has alleged that key figures in the Nigerian music industry deliberately attempted to hinder his career growth.
He made this revelation while responding to a viral clip from a recent interview in which veteran music executive Obi Asika stated that certain industry gatekeepers tried to sabotage Burna Boy’s rise, but he managed to bypass them and achieve international success.
Commenting under the comments section of a blog which posted the video on Instagram, Burna Boy wrote, “This is not even half of the story. They did everything they possibly could to break me. They are still trying their best. Lol. But all they did was create this unquenchable fire that will continue to burn them for eternity.”
Burna Boy came into national reckoning with the release of his hit song, ‘Like To Party’ off his debut album ‘L.I.F.E (Leaving an Impact for Eternity).’
His career encountered setbacks the following years, with him being relegated to an underground artist.
However, his career skyrocketed internationally with the release of his breakthrough track, ‘Ye’ off the critically-acclaimed album, ‘Outside’.
Following his overseas success, Nigerian fans and music heads began patronising Burna Boy again.
He has been the number one touring African artist in the last few years.