Bose Ogulu, fondly known as Mama Burna and celebrated all over the world as the mother and manager of Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy, celebrated a milestone in her life – her 35th wedding anniversary – with her husband Samuel Ogulu.
Their mother and wife, who is also full of pride, used Instagram to write a heartbreaking eulogy for the relationship they shared, posting a collection of images that chronicled their journey from their early wedding day to their most recent times as a couple. The collection had beautiful throwbacks as well as recent photos depicting the relationship they shared over the past three and a half decades.
In her blog, Bose described their marriage as a “roller coaster ride” of ups and downs, yet ultimately, blessed with family, love, and resilience.
“Thanking God for 35 years since we each said ‘I do’ & ‘till death do us part.’
“Thanking God for the journey, the roller coaster ride & the joy of watching the 3 musketeers we have been appointed caretakers of. Happy Anniversary to us,” she wrote.
Ogulus have three kids: Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy), the world-renowned singer; Nissi, who is a mechanical engineer and multi-talented singer; and Ronami, a fashion entrepreneur who has also helped in developing Burna Boy’s brand.
In addition to being Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu is a force to be reckoned with in both the Nigerian and global music industry. Bose has been instrumental in the career growth of Burna Boy’s career, steering his career with a keen eye for business and an unbreakable family-run system. Extensively revered as elegant, poised, and intelligent, Bose is held in high esteem as a pillar in her own family but also within the entertainment industry at large.
For most fans, the Ogulus’ anniversary is a reminder of the strength of family ties and the importance of marriage behind the curtains of fame and success. Whereas celebrity marriages usually are not long-lasting nowadays, the ability of the couple to maintain their marriage for 35 years is something to aspire to.
Congratulations messages poured over social media as fans and celebrities alike envied the couple’s love story. Most also made comments regarding Bose’s solid family background and how it brought Burna Boy’s toughness and global dominance in the music industry.
When Mama Burna and her husband are married for 35 years, the occasion honors not only their existence as persons but also underscores the intersection of family, love, and legacy in the stardom realm.
