Burna Boy Denies Fela's Influence on His Music in Recent Conversation

Burna Boy, the Nigerian singer, refuted claims that he was inspired by Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti. In a conversation with Roger Federer, Burna Boy revealed that his musical influences came from various sources, including R&B artists, his grandad, and albums like Lil Wayne's Tha Carter III and Tupac's Makaveli.

Despite sampling Fela's music in his songs, Burna Boy stated that Fela was not a significant influence on his music. This revelation contrasts with the common belief that Burna Boy drew inspiration from Fela's Afrobeat style, shedding light on the diverse musical influences that have shaped his career.