Damini

Burna Boy’s first album was released almost a decade ago, but only in the past few years has the Grammy-winning Nigerian artist become widely celebrated for his blend of Afrobeats, dancehall, rap and R&B. Love, Damini (“That’s how I like to sign all my letters … It’s a bit personal”) is Damini Ogulu’s sixth studio album, and a chance for his fans to step into his mind and heart on this ruminative project.The album’s lead single, Last Last, is an emboldening heartbreak song, thanks to Burna’s earnest vocals and lyrics.…

Though it arrived a little later than expected, Burna Boy’s sixth studio album is finally here.On Friday, the Nigerian singer-songwriter came through with Love, Damini, the much-anticipated follow-up to 2020’s Twice as Tall. Burna—birth name Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu—announced the project back in April and later confirmed his plans to release it on July 2 in celebration of his 31st birthday. After the original drop date came and went, Burna told fans the album would arrive a week late.Love, Damini spans 19 tracks, including…