An associate of Nigerian Afrofusion star Burna Boy has confirmed that the Grammy-winning singer has converted to Islam.
Rahman Jago, a Nigerian socialite and close associate of the award-winning musician, made the claim in a social media post after sharing a video showing Burna Boy reciting Islamic phrases alongside a group of men. The clip, posted on X (formerly Twitter), showed the singer praising Allah while saying phrases such as “Allahu Akbar,” “Alhamdulillah,” and “Masha Allah.”
The video quickly circulated online and sparked conversations about the artist’s religious beliefs. Responding to questions from followers in the comment section, Rahman Jago stated clearly that the musician had indeed embraced Islam.
“He converted. He is now a Muslim,” Jago wrote in response to a fan asking whether the reports were true.
Speculation about the singer’s faith had already been growing after Burna Boy revealed during a recent podcast discussion that he had embraced Islam “at some point” while searching for spiritual truth. The revelation prompted mixed reactions from fans across social media, with some welcoming the news and others expressing surprise.
The situation drew further attention after Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to ex-Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, reposted the video online. Ahmad commented that the singer appeared happy and prayed that Allah would make his journey in Islam easy.
However, despite Jago’s confirmation, Burna Boy himself has not yet publicly issued a detailed statement directly confirming his conversion.
Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is one of Africa’s biggest global music stars and has won numerous international awards, including a Grammy. His personal life and beliefs often attract widespread public interest, making the latest development a major talking point among fans and observers of the Afrobeats scene.
