Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has revealed that Nigerian music industry gatekeepers went to great lengths to hinder his career progress.
He made this statement in response to a viral clip from a recent interview where veteran music executive Obi Asika claimed that some Nigerian music industry gatekeepers attempted to frustrate Burna Boy’s career, but he managed to bypass them and achieve international success.
Commenting on the comments section of a blog that posted the video on Instagram, Burna Boy wrote, “This is only a fraction of the story. They did everything they could to break me, and they’re still trying their best. But all they did was create an unquenchable fire that will burn them forever.”
Burna Boy gained national recognition with the release of his hit song ‘Like To Party’ from his debut album ‘L.I.F.E (Leaving an Impact for Eternity).’
However, his career faced challenges in the following years, leading him to be relegated to an underground artist.
Nevertheless, his career took off internationally with the release of his breakthrough track ‘Ye’ from the critically acclaimed album ‘Outside.’
Following his overseas success, Nigerian fans and music industry professionals began to patronize Burna Boy once again.
In recent years, he has become the top touring African artist.