Burna Boy Teases Vinicius, Jaylen Brown Nigeria Visit

Nigerian Afrobeats star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has hinted that Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and NBA star Jaylen Brown could soon visit Nigeria.

According to Ireporter Online, Burna Boy made the revelation during a recent interview with ESPN UK, where he spoke about his friendship with several prominent sports personalities.

The Grammy-winning singer revealed that he, Vinicius and Brown are members of a private group chat known as “Seven,” where they discuss various issues, including the possibility of visiting Nigeria together.

Burna Boy said their most recent conversation centred on bringing the two international sports stars to Nigeria, although he did not disclose a specific date for the proposed visit.

The singer also spoke about his growing involvement in football, revealing that he established a football academy in Nigeria after being inspired by a documentary about community football in Jamaica.

According to him, he wants the academy to provide talented young Nigerian footballers with a pathway to professional football, including opportunities to play for some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Burna Boy disclosed that he has invested his personal resources into the project because of his desire to contribute to the development of young football talents in Nigeria.

The singer also recounted his encounters with football stars, including former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and England captain Harry Kane.

He revealed that Pogba surprised him with a visit during his 30th birthday celebration in the United States, while his meeting with Kane occurred during a family birthday dinner.

Burna Boy further named former Nigerian international Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha as his greatest footballer of all time, arguing that the legendary midfielder has not received sufficient recognition for his impact on the sport.

He went as far as suggesting that Okocha’s name deserves to be mentioned alongside some of the most celebrated football legends in history.