Nigerian singer Yinka Lawanson, popularly known as Lamb, has recounted a story about Grammy-winning artiste Burna Boy, who allegedly broke down in tears after Port Harcourt musician Duncan Mighty turned down a request for a collaboration.
Lamb shared the account during a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, where he called on Burna Boy to grant more podcast interviews and discuss the experiences that shaped his career.
He said interviews should explore the singer’s beliefs, personal struggles and journey to success rather than focus mainly on his wealth and lifestyle.
“Burna Boy needs to do a podcast, but don’t ask him about the cars, the glamour and all that. Ask him about deep things like his belief system, because he is very big on belief,” Lamb said.
He then referenced a story that circulated on social media about Burna Boy’s alleged reaction to Duncan Mighty’s refusal to collaborate with him during his early career.
“Recently, there was a story on social media that Burna Boy once cried after Duncan Mighty turned him down for a feature. He reportedly told Duncan Mighty that he would ask for the same feature from him one day,” he added.
Lamb said Burna Boy’s rise to international prominence reflected his determination and belief in his abilities despite the challenges he faced early in his career.
The singer also praised Burna Boy’s musical ability, describing him as an artiste whose mastery deserves greater attention beyond his hit records and commercial success.
“Burna Boy is sitting on a level of mastery that is not being talked about. Aside from King Sunny Ade, Fela and the other legends, Burna Boy is the first artist that I started studying. It is not about the hit songs but his musical mastery,” he said.
Lamb’s comments have renewed attention on Burna Boy’s early career and the challenges he may have encountered before becoming one of Nigeria’s most internationally recognised music stars.
