Burna Boy Says Personal Struggles Inspired New Album No Sign of Weakness

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has shared that his personal experiences served as the inspiration behind the title of his upcoming album, No Sign of Weakness. In a heartfelt video posted on Instagram through NSWTV, the Grammy-winning artist explained that the album’s title reflects his journey of resilience and strength despite facing serious challenges in life.

Speaking candidly, Burna Boy—real name Damini Ogulu—revealed, “I have had the most reasons to not exist anymore, but I have shown no sign of weakness. That’s what this album is saying. Through everything, no sign of weakness will be shown. That is what I want everyone coming after me to do—show no sign of weakness.”

Although he didn’t go into full detail about the challenges he’s faced, Burna made it clear that the album embodies the spirit of pushing through adversity without losing strength. His message is one of encouragement to future generations to remain steadfast and strong no matter the circumstances.

No Sign of Weakness is Burna Boy’s eighth studio album and is scheduled for release via Atlantic Records, Spaceship, and Bad Habit. The project promises to showcase a deeper, more personal side of the artist, whose music often fuses Afrobeat with themes of identity, struggle, and triumph.

Just last month, Burna dropped Tatata, a high-energy track from the album featuring American rapper Travis Scott, giving fans a taste of what to expect from the full project.

Burna Boy first gained national attention in 2013 with Like to Party, the lead single from his debut album L.I.F.E. Since then, he has released a string of successful albums, including On a Spaceship (2015), Outside (2018), African Giant (2019), Twice As Tall (2020), Love, Damini (2022), and I Told Them (2023).

In 2021, Burna Boy won a Grammy Award for Best World Music Album with Twice As Tall, solidifying his place as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated and influential music artists.

Why did Burna Boy name his new album No Sign of Weakness?
Burna Boy said the album title was inspired by his personal experiences, reflecting the strength and resilience he showed in difficult times. He hopes it will motivate others to face their struggles without showing weakness.

Tips:

• Follow Burna Boy on Instagram and streaming platforms for updates on the full album release.
• Check out Tatata featuring Travis Scott to get a preview of the new album.
• Listen to his past albums to appreciate how his sound and themes have evolved over the years.