Burna Boy Says Fela Kuti Is the Only African Artist Greater Than Him
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has declared that Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is the only African artist greater than him.
Burna Boy made the bold statement during a recent livestream with popular Australian streamer PlayboyMax, where he praised the late music icon’s influence on African sound and culture.
“He [Fela Kuti] is the king. He’s the only one greater than me. The only one,” Burna Boy confidently said.
The remark quickly sparked mixed reactions across social media, with fans and critics debating his claim. While some agreed that Burna Boy’s global achievements make him a worthy successor to Fela’s legacy, others dismissed the statement as overconfident and self-glorifying.
Burna Boy, who has earned international acclaim with hit songs like Last Last, Anybody, and Ye, remains one of Africa’s most successful and influential artists. However, the question of who holds the title of “Greatest African Artist of All Time” continues to stir passionate debate among music lovers.
