Burna Boy recognized globally as Forbes honours 15 top African icons

Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has been celebrated and recognised as one of Africa’s most influential figures, by Forbes.

The Grammy winner joined business mogul Aliko Dangote, World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and media executive Mo Abudu as one of 15 African Icons.

Forbes explained that the list honours Africans whose work is driving the continent’s global influence.

They added that Burna Boy made the cut for his role in projecting African music and culture to a worldwide audience, a feat that has amplified Africa’s cultural footprint internationally.