JUST IN: Nigerian singer Burna Boy became emotional during his 35th birthday celebration after his mother jokingly urged him to bring home a wife.
LAGOS, LAGOS — Burna Boy marked his 35th birthday with family and friends in Lagos, where an emotional moment between the singer and his mother, Bose Ogulu, drew attention on social media. In a trending video shared online on Wednesday, Ogulu jokingly told her son that the family wanted a wife and not another car.
The video showed the Grammy-winning singer listening as his mother spoke during the birthday gathering. Social media users said Burna Boy appeared emotional after hearing the comment, with many reacting to the light-hearted exchange between mother and son.
According to clips circulating online, Ogulu said, “We want a wife, not a car,” as guests at the event laughed. The statement quickly gained attention on social media, where fans shared different views about the singer’s personal life and future plans.
Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, remains one of Nigeria’s biggest music stars. The singer has won several international awards and continues to enjoy a successful career that has taken him to major stages around the world. Despite his fame, his personal relationships often attract public interest from fans and entertainment followers.
The development means public attention may remain on Burna Boy’s private life in the coming days, especially as fans continue to react to the birthday video and his mother’s comments. The trending clip has also added another memorable moment to the singer’s milestone 35th birthday celebration.
