Burna Boy On Steflon Don, Being Independent & Bridging The Gap Between African Artists

Burna Boy sat down with Ebro in the Morning to discuss his recent success, why he continues to be independent, how he enjoys connecting different African artists, and being in a public relationship with Steflon Don.
His album 'African Giant' is out now.
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[@Gloria.J]

Kudos to Ebro for doing research, and asking right questions.

[@AfricanDances]

Facts! He understands the distinctions in the cultures. The movement is strong!!

[@UmmYasmin91]

This isn’t his first interview with Burna.. Ebro been hip✊🏿

[@mutakijonathan1044]

BROTHE DUDE IS SOO WELL READ AND EVERY QUESTION HE ASKS MAKES SENSE

[@tommyoconnor8025]

Yeah unlike Charlagmane 🤦‍♂️🤣🤣

[@rosey3664]

The deepness of his voice melts me. Honestly.

[@kembaI.]

Rosemond Yeboah yessss 😍🤤

[@diyonnamaraj]

Rosemond Yeboah 😩😩

[@eeke7438]

I wish Burna had this exposure years ago... His very first works were my favorite. Especially his very first single. "like to party"

[@harvardblu7719]

Eke Emmanuel always had the same feeling about burna like to party is a classic

[@smartboon]

You probably don’t know him since “wombolombo”

[@MsSade-ue7qq]

Eke Emmanuel Americans are always behind...Burna is fiya and always has been

[@liquorfood]

This is a matured burna boy. he has grown in the last few years

[@michaelbidek9343]

Pshh firewood was a banger

[@jesss8060]

He’s finally getting the exposure he deserves. Have had his new album on repeat 💃🏿💃🏿🌚

[@AfricanDances]

Fire right?

[@Oyimsbaba]

African Giant is sooo lit!

[@mebarrhi1064]

About stefflon/relationship 16:22

[@Zion-lu7mb]

I love you 😭

[@joelpeejay2793]

🙏🙏

[@nelly64hlw]

Thanks 👍🏾

[@muhy3313]

Thanks🙏🏾

[@akeemolugbengaatitebi4620]

Burna is super talented and I respect his sincerity. His voice has more bass than my speakers at home. Africa is proud of you. Just try and speak out more.

[@ImJusWatching]

Legba daniels 1 in the same bro. let’s not divide ourselves, we’ve been divided enough

[@Bee._.1]

😹

[@makaveli8453]

✅✅✅✅✅💯👊👍

[@bragfishconcerpt6767]

Lol,...bros burna na home thearter

[@beegood3372]

"Listen not with your ears, but with your SOUL"...sheesh!!!! I LOVE THIS YOUNG KING!!!! BLESS UP TO BURNA BOY!!!! ❣️❣️❣️

[@dadonwill5540]

"if you listen with your soul you will understand it"

[@paulafarve4245]

Yes...

[@victoromoseh3522]

BURNABOY is currently the hottest artist in Africa 👑 ❤🙌

[@AfricanDances]

What about the collabs with David, Tekno right now on the Lion King soundtrack?

[@victoromoseh3522]

@@melblose5244 that's true

[@Jackmosh]

In the world

[@debmanyeki5033]

In the 🌎!!

[@user-gt1kd9rv1w]

When he said “that’s what the spirits bring to me” I feel in love with him even more! I FELT that! ♥️

[@KellaPremier]

The beautiful thing is BurnaBoy doesn't need this limelight to shine... he has been shinning for a long time, this fame is for us to enjoy him on a global scale ... Am from Uganda | East Africa.

[@ruthnairesiai2195]

Smartest comment here😍😅 but for real though.... Burna has always and will always be a gem to us... This fame is just a plus 😍

[@PatriciaAQ]

I know right 🤣🤣

[@winniesandhu5903]

I'm from Uganda too! Africa Unite.

[@davidj5998]

Nigerians living at home and abroad hit like.. 🇳🇬

[@cryto_magnet]

I just love Burna the way he make us to be proud of being African. He's truly legend proud of making us proud as African

[@3eyegirl149]

Thank u, Ebro for not asking ignorant questions. Watching charlamane interview Burnaboy was so embarrassing

[@adebolaadeniyi3638]

3eyegirl LOL

[@FarmerKamara]

How was it embarrassing?

[@FarmerKamara]

If he knows that he doesn't like to talk then what's the point of him doing interviews? Like the interviewer purpose is to ask question and the last time I checked there were 3 interviewers in the room so stop that corny bias blaming, his job is not to kiss burna boys ass. Smh

[@KushiteGoddess7]

Hannah Waritay I’d have to agree with you.

[@3eyegirl149]

I think it’s like the part of ur job that u hate but u have to do cuz it’s in the job description

[@osafomwangodsent7389]

Burna Boy is always a Man of Himself,he never changes for anything or anybody, Proud African #Team Burna for life 💯

[@nyashab4276]

Ebros analogy was so on point. Many of us dont understand geo politics, effects of colonialism and globalisation. And we dont stay informed about issues in the correct way. And most of us are suffering economically and socially. U brought such a light to this. Great interview! Burna stay consistant! Love his music! And Stefflon Don! Fire! Keep spreading that knowledge!

[@ReeneZon]

His voice is so deep. Sexy but on a badmon level too lol. I rate this artist for real

[@serethaporter1894]

Yasss especially the video "Ye" 🔥🔥🔥

[@tamsinwood2]

"badman"...lol😂

[@selfmade8180]

Naija to the world 💪💪💪 if you are proud of BURNA BOY thumb up 👇👇👇

[@AfricanDances]

Honestly, Naija is really putting African music on the map. Congo was sweeping the francophone would but Naija is on a whole other level!

[@amosculbreth5308]

🇳🇬🙌🏾🌍

[@selfmade8180]

@alexander usyk you are welcome bro thumb up or down he is already on the fast lane 💯😆🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴

[@selfmade8180]

@alexander usyk why the hate Bro? 🤗 One love

[@selfmade8180]

@alexander usyk it's your personal opinion. But there is nothing you can do about it, is either you love or hate Naija music ,and it bothers no one .

[@tammyb533]

Burna boy: People make mistakes dont they

[@lovelylayla4978]

♥️😂

[@chisangafilm2291]

Burna is a hard person to interview because he doesn't enjoy interviews, and like he doesn't suffer foolish conversation gladly. Ebro gets that and rolls with him. He was way more prepared and informed than Charlamagne/Envy (Angie did a bit more of her homework at least). I appreciate Ebro for this.

[@iDreamofNikki]

Love when he said “when the spirits bring it to me, then I have to put it out”

[@ThisIsHarun]

What's understood ain't gotta be explained. True

[@nnanwa05]

I think his reluctance to participate in interviews is grounded in mistrust for the media. It's probably better he's high rather than being sober and agitated...

[@AfricanDances]

Was there ever a scandal that twisted his position on something?

[@nnanwa05]

@@AfricanDances Yes, he talks about it in the interview...

[@AfricanDances]

@@nnanwa05 Yes, that would connect the dots. The vehicle is powerful none the less. He gets to have his voice heard which is brilliant. Hot 97 is a very well known syndicated radio station. Guess, this is his way of coping with it.

[@AfricanDances]

@Boi Syndicated station means that the radio station is playing in multiple markets. So Hot 97 is in NYC. But, you can hear in LA, Miami, online, etc. They have licenses in the big US markets. So, by being on Hot 97, Burna Boy is really getting a chance to be heard. It's crazy right now that we can talk about a radio interview & be in different countries.

[@mailerdon]

wow... you do what for a living? so correct

[@FeVaOGTV]

“Ye ye ye ye ye ye ye” 🔥🔥🔥 #classic

[@molatunji]

I love Burna Boy! His artistry, his sound, his dances, his mom, e.t.c. I feel his mom/team can better prepare him for interviews. With this level of international exposure, he will continue to interview and needs to better express and represent himself. All African artists should dress to represent our continent, our fabrics are hot. Kudos to all that he has accomplished so far!

[@avalanwa]

When you see his posts on instagram, he comes off like most artists. But, in person, he really doesn't say much. It takes a great interviewer, like #Ebro to ask the right questions to get a decent response from an introvert like Burna Boy. I wish home success.

[@andrewndambuki2207]

He said he's off social media. So probably someone else running em

[@AfricanDances]

Yeah, they have marketing people that take care of their social media profiles so that they can focus on their art.

[@AfricanDances]

@@andrewndambuki2207 Exactly!

[@abdulmalikumar5838]

😂 Burna boy isn't an introvert... He's just chill & calm on interviews.

[@joyenabs6861]

I dont know what else to say, but those who know, will understand. This is not a shitty interview, he's putting out a lot of messages. And everything he's doing here, its it's a strategy. Those who know, know.

[@michellewazhere]

He interviews like a strong warm hug lol

[@ghanaboystormzy7139]

This interview was classic because that guy Ebro did amazing job doing a tease arch before the interview

[@benja303]

It’s important to do your tease arch

[@chisangafilm2291]

Yeah Ebro did well cause he wasn't tense; he knows Burna doesn't like interviews and he rolled with it.

[@nanaboahen]

I like d way he talks.. Cool, laid back n smart. Y'all gonna get use to him. He is different.

[@SelfMussing]

Nana Boahen I agree with you 👌🤩🤩

[@ReactwithRandy]

Nigeria and proud. 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@NekishaNeicyCyrus]

Enjoyed this interview. Been a fan of #Burnaboy for years. Glad to see him getting the success he deserves!!!

[@SamMKKK]

Ebro you better speak that! African republics are still so young. The effects of slavery and imperialism is still so rife in the US, centuries after our so-called emancipation; how can we expect less from African countries? People forget that the US was pretty much a mess, too, in its first decades of independence.

[@azchanna]

It still is a mess if you ask me

[@specraider6134]

The first time I ever heard of this guy but one thing I'll say it's just dude is very intelligent and he knows what's up nothing but love and respect One Love

[@AfricanDances]

Yes, he is obviously a brilliant artist who knows his history. Can't knocking for that.

[@qu333nv33]

Ebro did some proper homework came with great questions and great energy 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@lowpolyverse425]

Burna boy going hard in the studio. Salute!

[@afrakoma_a]

Ebro, I love your commentary on Africa and the complexities of new(er) nations ✊🏾🖤

[@antwan3026]

Burna boy needs to stop getting high before interviews damn.

[@Drew3029]

Ant Wan 😂😂

[@glamjenny9243]

He just dey scratch him hand😪

[@jimcollo2610]

Ant Wan Damn right he’s acting wierd

[@zigzag1able]

😂😂😂

[@rastaman8027]

The man is not a talkative person he just said that. I honestly think if you’re quiet & also speaking a language different to that of your native tongue, you too would come across as high or weird. Give the man a break yow

[@iam_sko77]

EBRO IS A TRUE AFRICAN NATIONAL he does his research properly KUDO to the HOT 97 FAMS, OLUWA BURNa KEEP SHINING

[@annwaruingi5038]

I love Burna Boy. He's extremely talented. Keep doing what you doing. We love it.

[@kellylyonga5569]

People need to understand that this man is a doer, he doesn't care care for interviews. He's just following his passion (MUSIC), which unfortunately comes with interviews for him. If it was up to him he wouldn't be doing interviews, it's just part of the industry innit. #afronation 🔥🔥🔥

[@draniflash2271]

As an African arist myself and burna being my idol, i hope i ever make a song with him🙏🏾 it will be a dream come true

[@zingimazongs274]

I think Burna-b should also hook up with Jiddena he said it in 2012 that Burna is underrated

[@IkesLionsDen]

Burna Boy is from the Engenni tribe an ethnic group in Ahoada, Rivers State. Linguistically Ijaw/Edo influence. The closest neighbors are the Ekpeye people an Igboid ethnic group.

[@byee5056]

I thought he was Yoruba even his name is Yoruba

[@ayoawo6774]

His mom is Yoruba. And his Dad sef is more like a yoruba man himself that's why he flows with yourba alot. But he his truly from Rivers State.

[@michealbello833]

Sometimes I don't like the way Nigerians , most especially burna answers questions on a show, try to be outspoken, he's answering questions as if he's been forced

[@HotGACPA]

He is on another level. 🔥🔥🔥

[@directormaboko]

Burna boy. We love you bro. Ebro we have more Burnas. Hit me up when you land in South Africa.

[@spectraanon]

Protecc burna for us lord

[@vanessaohagwu9889]

Soul music is what Burna boy brings towards. You listen with your ears yess But you feel it in your soul 🤗🕊❤️💎 I’ll never forget the first time I heard “Anybody” From the beginning to the end my eyes were shut it’s like I’d been sucked into the music my body was moving jeje Like I got lost in the saucee🔥🔥🔥 👑Burna boy is spiritually amazing🌍🕊 If you can’t feel it your not listening to it properly allow it take over because the spirit is pure and inviting. ♾🕊💎💎💎 His music is very intriguing I love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mauriceumaruvandy1932]

West African we are just BLESS having this relented people around US

[@KushiteGoddess7]

I love Burna Boys music but damn his interviews are a drag. It’s like he doesn’t really wanna talk or maybe he’s high and I can barley hear what he’s saying not speaking into the mic.

[@AfricanDances]

Just like professional athletes, they need training. But, professional athletes interviews are a drag too! LOL! He could use someone to help him spice up the interviews.

[@KushiteGoddess7]

African Dances I’d have to agree

[@gwanman1858]

I thought it’s myself who felt that! May be he was tired he didn’t sleep or something!

[@TayongoExplores]

He is definitely high on this interview

[@LolaSnaps]

He might as well be like Beyoncé and not take interviews if he’s not going to speak. Heck if the fans care, we’ll still love him and his music. It’s so painful to watch both sides keep the convo going.

[@driziiD]

bigups Ebro for holding us down!

[@keitahentleigh7489]

...I cannot begin to say how much I am loving this music from Burna Boy... The message is universal but you must listen with your soul... #newfan...

[@canadianbeylover]

Good Laura and Rosenberg ain’t there anyway. 🙄 Wasn’t in the mood for shallow, unresearched questions. Ebro is passionate about this one. 👏🏽

[@EmpressKima]

His album is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 his energy is so masculine yet not aggressive and so cool 👑

[@locdnloadeddd]

kinda crazy being a new fan and going back to watch this hearing burna boy say “if you listen with yo soul you’ll understand every word” bc i feel like i understand not knowing any of the language! man is amazing

[@bedfordsave4709]

LETS GO, BURNA BOY IS SO FIRE

[@osuman11]

Speak Up African Giant, make ahm hea you oh

[@dannywelbeck1543]

Burnaboy Ebro just gave you an opportunity to be like Fela and you’re avoiding it, shio. You gotta speak men. You ought use your voice to speak for the people, and stop scratching that hand. Anyway, Africa is proud of you!

[@incognegro5192]

Danny Welbeck speaking didn’t end well for fela. Lost his mom because of it and got beat up almost to death because of it, so maybe he wants to avoid that.

[@sonja0707]

You think it's so f****** easy to talk about what's going on in flipping outing you are you stupid or what happened to follow look what happened to his mum that boy loves his mum too much to cause catastrophe I think the day read the news and then between the lines for yourself you doesn't have to do anything he's a musician not a flipping MP

[@AfricanDances]

Fela was such a powerful speaker, a true revolutionist! You're right he could have pulled from the spirits of that brother to bring in some powerful captivating vibes.

[@ifeomaezenwere8169]

He doesn't want to "be like Fela"; he is Burna Boy. One can get inspired by another, but at the end of the day, you've got to be yourself.

[@PlushBaybeee]

Who is here for BURNER BOY? 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@JP0411]

??

[@kevinnojeogwu8651]

Afrobeat is one person only, The king FELA ANIKULAKPO KUTI🙌🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@byee5056]

Nope what about high life and fugi and other old school afro genres

[@humblebeast5147]

“People make mistakes don’t they” 🤣🤣

[@RoADMan042]

And burna boy was high to this interview. 😂😂😂

[@ousmanedanfo6304]

First time I heard Burna it was the Song " Soke" the rest is history ! Much R.E.S.P.E.C.T nothin but a genius!

[@FashionRoadman]

OLUWABURNA 🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@jerselicious]

Ibro did his Research🙌

[@frankbarnabas6449]

Burna Boy! We are super proud of you. You make all Africans proud. 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@justiceleshilo]

"yeeeeeehhey" in BurnaBoy's voice

[@tumwinelinus3011]

Ebro invite diamond platinum and khaligraph jones on your show.They represent East Africa

[@keziahabuga8082]

Diamond hajui kizungu king kaka already has been here

[@jimmysteeve7702]

@@keziahabuga8082 when was that

[@keziahabuga8082]

@@jimmysteeve7702 last year, search King kaka at hot 97 Ebro in the morning

[@andrewndambuki2207]

Khaligraph to sway in the morning Not here.....

[@keziahabuga8082]

@@andrewndambuki2207 why not here? I like hot 97

[@kembaI.]

He fine and I love his voice😍🤷🏾‍♀️. Also I couldn’t watch these comments numbers stay 666🤣🤦🏾‍♀️.

[@blitz2.948]

Wev been rocking wif burna boy since the day one...yawade ohhh🕺

[@JustYohannes]

Burna Burna.

[@michellewazhere]

His sweatshirt is rolled up y’all are so dramatic. He’s obviously got his head on straight. Internet vex me so bad. Y’all gone make him be distant forever and my heart cyan bear it. 💔

[@michellewazhere]

Good job Ebro. 👏🏾 Charlemagne blew his interview

[@ishmeldaniel7127]

Big Ebro always on point I have much love for you. I can feel your love for mother land.

[@MsUchenna12]

0:55 Burna boy is popping in the uk too still 🙄

[@bounksarchi4578]

Me like this interview every interested🔥🇯🇲🔥🇯🇲🔥🇯🇲

[@ogohcosmas5392]

Burna Boy you are the Best Nigeria artist. I love you so much

[@tommyoconnor8025]

My mans voice is soothing AF 😴😴

[@tafadzwamajoni7931]

Why is Ebro asking him about American politics?

[@AfricanDances]

Yeah, that was way off balance!

[@ogunmolaphilip327]

Ebro is been intelligent right there, he has done his study about BURNA kind of person, BURNA is a radical mind, and somehow radical minds always have something to say about the govt of the day.....

[@rIcH-fOrEvEr-c5j]

Burna boy we love you ❤️❤️🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@idowubabajide5839]

Burna boy to the world ❤ ❤ ❤

[@jalenpittman1409]

At first glance I thought this was 2 Chainz 😂

[@JWardBrewTV]

Profoundly good interview❤

[@devonroyal3078]

This guy is a good interviewer

[@Afro_Sensei]

Naija represent!! 🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@pipibrasci823]

His the African version of D'Angelo.

[@Polaxky]

African Giant is so hot 🔥🔥🔥. #AfricaTakeOver

[@odinojohn2524]

Burna is honest with know fear 🌏🍾🍻🎤❤

[@shontelllacour138]

I love Burna Boy! ♥️✊🏿🇺🇸 please have him back!

[@kingsleyyusufu4920]

There is no right time, there is only divine time. Burna pon it

[@preyeyinkore7238]

All those that are asking my south south brother to lay his head down for the vultures and hyenas to feast on sorry, we learnt from Jonathan's fate and no one is repeating that error again. He still has to develop his base, even Fela's folk turned their back on him overtime. Let Burna grow abeg. Peace✌️

[@preyeyinkore7238]

@Elo Oniko no mind all these media hyenas. Looking for their next victim in my brother that just managed to blow 😊

[@user-kpkxgtj]

@Preye Yinkore what's happening? Who's Jonathan and what did he do? There seems to be a backstory to Burna's reticence in these interviews that fans like myself aren't understanding (apparently he said something that was twisted around?) Care to share? (This is a genuine query, I'm not trying to be snarky)

[@preyeyinkore7238]

@@user-kpkxgtj one of the reasons Burna boy hasn't been heard of much like Wizkid and Davido, even though they are colleagues and started fairly at the same time, is cos some interviews he made in years past were blown out of proportion and he was black balled somewhat. He kept making his music and the rest is history. Repeating that same line of action is what the bloggers wish to create. Setting up social media against Burnaboy. When he said he is an African giant, they tried again to silence him. But his art delivered him from their plans. Burna has always had a mark on him. Those who wish to destroy him career wise are many. In my opinion, they can't fathom a minority tribal Nigerian making such headway in the entertainment industry. Jonathan was the former president of Nigeria who was from a minority southern tribe.

[@marilynholdaway9861]

Burna is so cool. He is an example for black men every where.

[@donshaq]

y'all should have fixed his mic man.it's obvious dude was rolling 'high' so y'all should have anticipated and given him a proper mic for the interview. great interview though

[@gracembakop2813]

Uuu go Burna, take AFRICA higher up 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sonja0707]

Some people are moaning about him not talking too much and saying that he's a drag and distant that all these negative s*** his music says it all he don't need to talk much but he's lyrics his music is genius and it says it all he doesn't have to talk seriously you don't have to

[@casmirchami8914]

Burna killin it this year!!

[@jeffreydanso1373]

The African Giant ✊✊ *Chronicles

[@lamzytopshotta7409]

🇳🇬 *burna-ranking* big up bredren ! 🇳🇬

[@harrymomo5555]

Liberia 🇱🇷 just celebrated 172 years of independence.

[@EMkioko]

Harry Momo ...but with nothing to show of it. Welcome to Africa

[@RA-fb5sz]

Liberia was never colonized as a nation, it was an American colony for freed slaves.