Burna Boy: I started singing right out of prison in the UK.

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Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, better known by his stage as Burna Boy, has recounted his introduction into the music industry.

The Grammy Award winner posted that he didn’t think he would live very long and mentioned that he entered the music business after serving time in a UK prison.

The 31-year-old was detained in London in 2010 on accused of killing a person.  he reportedly has a 15-year ban on entering the UK.

He claims that Nigerians are unaware of his personality and that he doesn’t care about being the most famous artist; instead, he just wants to live happily and pursue his passions.

The singer added that many people would be happier if they realise the things he did for money and how he risked his freedom daily.

He wrote: “Nigeria really doesn’t know me. I don’t care to be the biggest Nigerian artist, I’m just happy I can do what I love and take care of my people from it. If you knew half the shit I used to do for money, risky my freedom daily you.

“I came into the music industry straight from CHELMSFORD HMP. I had no idea I would even live this long. So when people talk about me now it’s all just funny. Of course, I will perform with my injured leg or even legs or arm.”

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