LAGOS – Grammy award winning Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy has opened up about his ongoing spiritual journey — revealing that despite converting from Christianity to Islam and studying multiple religions, he is still confused and calls religion ‘bullshit.’
In an interview, the Common Person hit maker, born Damini Ogulu, said he grew up Christian simply because it was the faith of his parents and the environment he was raised in.
“Of course, because that’s what your parents believe and that’s what you were born into,” he explained.
“Growing up, I was a Christian and then I converted to Islam. It’s like I’ve studied it all, but I’m still out here trying to find out what is really going on, you know? The more I research, the more confused I get,” he said.
Burna Boy said his quest for truth has now gone beyond organized religion — insisting that he’s seeking something more personal and direct.
“I’m trying to be above belief; I’m trying to know,” he said. “Because you don’t need to believe if you know. You only need to believe if you don’t know.”
Burna also shared his unfiltered thoughts on religion itself, describing it as a tool used to control people.
“Religion is bullshit,” he stated. “It’s all a control mechanism. I believe in a higher power. Clearly, we are creations, and there must be a creator.”
Despite his strong words, Burna Boy admitted that prayer still plays a big role in his life.
“When I close my eyes while praying, I feel like my prayer is being heard,” he said. “I don’t know by whom, but as I’m praying and receiving answers, I feel like I am so blessed.”
