Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, has melted hearts online after sharing rare photos of her husband, Samuel Ogulu, as they celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary.
On Tuesday, Bose, fondly known as Mama Burna, took to Instagram to post throwback pictures from their wedding day, alongside more recent shots of them together.
She captioned the post:
“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 care takers of. Happy Anniversary to Us ❤️”
The post came as a surprise to many fans, as Mr. Ogulu is rarely seen in public, sparking past speculations about their marriage.
Fans flooded the comment section with warm wishes and admiration for the couple:
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“Omg, the resemblance between Burna & Papa Burna is uncanny! Happy anniversary.”
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“Burna Boy is exactly like his dad.. All the face ❤️❤️.”
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“My favourite couple in the universe. They don’t make them any better than you both. Thank you for the example you set.”
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“Burna looks like a mixture of his younger mum and dad 🔥❤️.”
Bose Ogulu, a businesswoman and talent manager, manages both her Grammy-winning son Burna Boy and daughter Nissi. She is also the daughter of legendary broadcaster and music critic Benson Idonije, who once managed Fela Kuti.
Her husband, Samuel Ogulu, has maintained a low profile but has been a steady force in the family. Together, they share three children, including Burna Boy, who clinched a Grammy Award in 2021 with his album Twice as Tall.
