The parents of Nigerian music superstar, Burna Boy, have marked their 35th wedding anniversary with rare throwback photographs that have set social media abuzz.
Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy’s mother and long-time manager, shared the images on her Instagram page on Monday.
The posts included pictures from her wedding to Samuel Ogulu in the late 1980s, intimate family moments from the early years of their marriage, and more recent portraits of the couple.
“Thanking God for 35 years since we each said, ‘I do’ and ‘Till death do us part’. Thanking God for the journey, the roller coaster ride, and the joy of watching the three musketeers we have been appointed caretakers of. Happy Anniversary to us,” she wrote.
The “three musketeers” she referenced are their children, including Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, who has become one of Africa’s most successful global music exports.
The anniversary post drew widespread admiration from fans, industry colleagues, and celebrities, who celebrated the couple’s enduring love story.
Celebrity DJ Lambo commented: “GOALSSSSSS.”
One Instagram user noted the uncanny resemblance between Burna Boy and his father, writing: “Burna and him papa na twins.”
Others praised Bose’s elegance over the years and the couple’s commitment to family.
Bose Ogulu, widely known as “Mama Burna,” has played a pivotal role in her son’s music career, guiding him from his early rise to international acclaim. She has often spoken about the values of family and heritage, which she insists have shaped Burna Boy’s music and public persona.
Her anniversary reflections gave fans a glimpse into the private foundation behind Burna Boy’s career, one that contrasts sharply with his larger-than-life image on stage.
The couple’s 35-year marriage has been described by admirers as a model of resilience and partnership. Their union also underscores the often underappreciated role of family in shaping Nigeria’s entertainment exports.
As congratulatory messages continue to pour in, the Ogulus’ anniversary has been hailed not only as a celebration of love but also as a reminder of the family values sustaining one of Nigeria’s most influential cultural figures.
