Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy, has revealed that there was a time in his life when he felt more connected to Jamaica than Nigeria.

Speaking in a recent interview with Capital Xtra London, Burna Boy explained that while living and studying in Brixton, UK, he was surrounded by mostly Jamaican and Caribbean friends, which deeply influenced his identity at the time.

“Jamaica has always been a part of me — from my dad playing Super Cat when I was a kid to me living in Brixton, where nearly everyone around me was Jamaican,” Burna said.

He shared that unlike most Nigerians in the UK who stayed in areas like Peckham, he ended up in Brixton, where Nigerians were rare. “Even the Africans in my circle were not Nigerians — they were Gambians, Ugandans, and Congolese,” he added.

This cultural environment made him feel more Jamaican while abroad, though he would reconnect with his Nigerian identity whenever he returned home.

Burna Boy also highlighted the major influence Jamaican reggae and dancehall music have had on his sound and musical journey.

Interestingly, the artist previously referred to Jamaica as “home” and was in a relationship with British-Jamaican rapper Stefflon Don from 2019 to 2021.

Through his experiences, Burna Boy shows how music and culture can shape identity — even across borders.