Burna Boy’s Mother, Bose Ogulu Shares Lessons from Fela
Bose Ogulu, the mother of Afrobeat star Burna Boy, has spoken up about how growing up with the great musician Fela Kuti inspired her career. In a recent interview with Famouz TV, she revealed that despite spending only a short time with Fela and his crew, she learned significant lessons about artist management.
Bose Ogulu explained that she was old enough to understand that management has more responsibilities than the artist. These responsibilities include paying band members and handling various tasks. Her father, who was Fela’s manager at the time, managed the crew because everyone sought him rather than Fela.
She emphasized the importance of competent management for artists, stating that this has greatly impacted her current work as an artist manager. Ogulu highlighted that her experience with Fela’s team taught her the essential skills needed to manage artists effectively.
Fans have reacted positively to her interview:
- YEMMYCOCO: “She speaks so eloquently ❤️❤️❤️”
- Mamie Frames: “I love how she expresses herself. You can feel her authenticity and responsibility as a mom.”
- Bella Christopher: “Na wetin Wizkid no get be that.”
- Okoli Joseph: “First time hearing her speak, I am impressed. Well done, ma’am.”
- Richgang: “She’s speaking facts, and you can see the evidence in Burna Boy’s life. Look at how well organized his team is. It can only be her, Mama Africa Giant 🦍.”