Nigerian Grammy award-winning Afrofusion superstar Burna Boy is the dapper cover star on Evening Standard Magazine’s weekly issue.
The singer was styled for the cover is styled in a brown JORDANLUCA set matched with a tie and dye coat from British-Nigerian fashion brand MONAD.
Burna Boy spoke with the British publication on his charity, next album and plans of making a silent retreat from the scenes.
On plans of releasing an album soon
Nah, they need to miss me a bit. ‘I’ll keep it real with you, I did want to drop an album, was working, and as always the music was coming, but I just thought: Why am I even doing this and what am I trying to prove? So, I’m chilling.
On setting up funds for the EndSARS victims:
It was a very weird time. I started getting phone calls: People wanna know why you’re not involved. Why are you not saying anything? But, as soon as I heard something I jumped into action. That’s who I am. I’ve been through so much at the hands of people that none of this is a surprise to me. You have to understand this: I realised, very early on, that if you’re fighting for someone then use only one hand. One to fight and the other to defend yourself from the person you’re fighting for!
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On his bold artwork and paintings of himself, colourful creations in his seven-bedroom Lagos mansion;
I was heavy into art when I was younger, I used to draw and paint. I’ve been in love with art for a very long time because I can find such similarities in all disciplines — it’s about leaving a piece of one’s soul on the canvas or the record.
On his dream of making a silent retreat:
I’ll grow a big a*s beard… and shave my head. I’ll get away from everything, and I’ll just be silent for a while. It goes a long way — like an iPhone charger for the spirit.
Read the full interview HERE.
Credits
Photography: @ruthossaistudio
Styling: @jessicaskeetecross
Interview: @teftobz
Set design: @ruthossaistudio Luke Kene and Timisola Shasanya
Hair: Jasmine Dale
Grooming: @mata_marielle
Nails: @edytabetka_nailpro
Digital and lighting technician: Ryan Coleman
Stylist’s assistant: Benjamin Carnall
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