Burna Boy’s Mother, Bose Ogulu, Shares Life Lessons from Growing Up Around Fela Kuti

Bose Ogulu, the mother of Afrobeat star Burna Boy, recently shared how her childhood experiences with legendary musician Fela Kuti shaped her career.

In an interview with Famouz TV, Ogulu revealed that even though she spent a brief period around Fela and his team, the lessons she learned were invaluable.

Ogulu emphasized that her time with Fela’s crew taught her important aspects of artist management.

She noted that she was mature enough to understand that a manager bears more responsibilities than the artist. These responsibilities include paying band members and handling various other duties.

Ogulu also mentioned that her father, who managed Fela at the time, was the main point of contact for the crew, not Fela himself. This insight into the critical role of a manager has significantly influenced her own career in managing artists.

Ogulu’s reflections highlight the importance of responsible and effective management in the music industry.

Her experiences with Fela Kuti’s team have profoundly impacted her approach to managing her son’s successful career.