The Digest:
Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy sparked mixed reactions after a conversation with tennis icon Roger Federer, where he humorously remarked that Nigeria’s Super Eagles “can’t fly” and claimed none of Fela Kuti’s records directly inspired him, despite acknowledging the Afrobeat legend as a major influence.
- Burna Boy praised Austin Okocha, Victor Osimhen, and Ronaldinho as his favorite players.
- He joked about the Super Eagles’ name, saying, “They can’t fly, but they win some games.”
- When asked about influential albums, he mentioned Fela but said “none” inspired him directly.
- Federer expressed surprise, prompting Burna to clarify that Fela was still a “big influence.”
- The interview highlighted Burna’s pride in Nigerian culture and playful personality.
- Social media users criticized the headline as misleading, urging others to watch the full chat.
- Some fans called him prideful; others defended his right to artistic independence.
- Burna has often sampled Fela’s music and echoed his performance style.
Sources: Instablog9ja
