The African Giant is dead – Burna Boy says his people killed him

Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning artist, shared a reflective post on Instagram. He revealed that his "African Giant" persona is no more. He stated that it was his own people who killed it.

“The ‘African Giant’ BURNA BOY died. His own people killed him,” he wrote. This message set an emotional tone about his struggles and growth.

He introduced a new persona called Big 7. Burna described Big 7 as a shield born from heartbreak. It protects the last remnant of his true self.

“Then ‘BIG 7’ was born to protect what was left of ‘BURNA BOY’,” he explained. The post hinted at an internal conflict within him.

There is a clash between who he was and who he has become. This change stems from feelings of betrayal and disillusionment.

“BURNA BOY and BIG 7 fight each other a lot,” he said. Big 7 protects the final piece of Burna Boy’s broken heart. Meanwhile, the “African Giant” still haunts him.

This metaphor highlights the emotional toll of fame and criticism on Burna Boy. Despite his growth, the shadow of the “African Giant” remains over him.