LAGOS – Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats musician Burna Boy has talked candidly about his continuing spiritual quest, saying that even after studying several religions and transitioning from Christianity to Islam, he is still perplexed and refers to religion as “bullshit.”
The Common Person hitmaker, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, stated in an interview with Nehanda Radio that he was reared as a Christian due to his parents’ faith and his upbringing.
“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.
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.”
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