– Burna Boy apologizes to Nigerian blogs.
– His apology linked to controversy over his age.
– His apology highlights ongoing debate in Nigerian media.
Eko hot blog reports that Grammy-winning sensation Damini Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has issued an apology to Nigerian blogs amidst a brewing controversy surrounding his age.
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Recent posts on Western blogs have sparked doubts about Burna Boy’s claimed age of 32, suggesting he might be older based on old photographs.
Taking to his Instagram account to address the issue, The singer clarified that the photos in question were from a previous time when he had shaved his beard in 2021, not recently.
Expressing frustration, he criticized those who rely on Western outlets like @theshaderoom and @theshadeborough for their news consumption, accusing them of focusing on trivial matters rather than his musical achievements.
In his statement, Burna Boy stated, “I gotta apologize to Nigerian blogs now cuz I thought their stupidity was unique, I didn’t know they learned all they know from the West.”
This comes after Burna Boy had previously threatened legal action against Nigerian blogs for their coverage of him, alleging that they were unwilling to refrain from posting about him despite his attempts to negotiate their silence.
FURTHER READING
The apology highlights his frustration with the attention given to superficial topics by both Western and Nigerian blogs, emphasizing the need for a shift in focus towards more substantive issues.
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