Grammy-winning singer Damini Ogulu better known as Burna Boy shared the story behind his stage name.

In a recent conversation with tennis legend Roger Federer, Burna Boy revealed that his name originated from his love for comic books and superheroes as a child.

Burna Boy recounted how he spent hours drawing superheroes like Spiderman and Superman as a child, and would even created his own characters.

He said that the creative process led him to his stage name “Burna Boy,” which he wanted to use as a character in a comic book. 

The Nigerian giant said: “I used to draw superheroes when I was younger. I used to do the comic drawing of them. That’s how I got the name Burna Boy ’cause I wanted to be a character in the comic book.”

Burna Boy is one of the most renowned Afrobeats artists globally, known for hits like “Last Last” and “Rollercoaster.”