Jude Okoye, the former manager and brother of the twin duo P Square, has firmly asserted that Burna Boy currently holds the title of Nigeria’s richest artist.
During an Instagram live session with Daddy Freeze, the music executive elaborated on how the self-styled African giant has accumulated millions of dollars in recent years, bolstered by his rising fame and successful tracks.
When questioned about whether Burna Boy’s earnings surpass those of Canadian rapper Drake, Okoye revealed that the Afrobeats star earned between 70 to 80 million dollars in the previous year alone.
“Anybody that is making any ridiculous money is Burna Boy. What I’m explaining to you is that Burna Boy made at least 80 – 100 million dollars in the last four years alone. Don’t listen to what anybody tells you, Burna Boy is the richest, I’m telling you,” he declared.
The music executive added: “If Burna Boy didn’t make so much money last year (2023) alone, he made at least 70 – 80 million dollars.”
In other Burna Boy news, the Grammy award winning artiste has established a new football academy in Lagos.
This academy reportedly operates three days a week, providing two-hour training sessions on each of those days.
Online, a video showcasing young players training at a state-of-the-art facility has been shared.
Another video features the players enjoying Burna Boy’s music and celebrating after a successful training session.
According to the official website, the academy serves young football enthusiasts in two age categories: junior boys aged 4-15 and senior boys aged 16-21.
Training sessions are held in Ikoyi, Surulere, Port Harcourt, and Abuja.
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