Famous Nigerian singer and Grammy Award winner, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has revealed that his search for spiritual fulfilment remain unresolved despite converting from Christianity to Islam.
Speaking in an interview with American Streamer PlaqueBoyMax, the Afrobeats singer said his transition from Christian to Islam stemmed from a deep desire to understand the meaning of existence and the nature of creation.
The singer said he has studied various religious texts in pursuit of deeper meaningful meaning but feels more confused the further he goes.
“I grew up as a Christian, but then I converted to Islam and all types, I am still cut out here trying to find what is really going on”, he said.
Burna Boy explained his exploration of different religion institutionalized belief systems.
“Religion is a controlled mechanism. In all my research, there is always one scientific fact that goes against every book. Everything comes from the workshop of the sun”, he said.
“The more I researched, the more confused I got. All I know is that the truth is there is something up there protecting me. That I am in tune with That’s is why when I pray, I feel like I’m being heard”, he added.
Burna Boy, who won the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album in 2021 for Twice As Tall, recently, released his eight studio album, No Sign of Weakness.
-9News Nigeria.
