Do you know Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy’s mother? You may have noticed the beautiful boss mummy that is always present and watching over Burna Boy and Nissi Ogulu.
She is almost always draped in some of the most daring fashion, sporting everything from unique and artsy pieces to Schiaparelli or other luxury fashion brands. You must have noticed Bose Ogulu, not just for her fun and eccentric larger-than-life style and unmissable presence, but for her contribution to Afrobeats.
Beyond the fashion, fame, and global success, there is a multilingual, brilliant educator with a background in translation, education, and, of course, music. Even though she has remained more in the background, she is very much a part of the musical icon’s success.
Who is Bose Ogulu?
Bose Ogulu, popularly called Mama Burna, is the mother and manager of music stars Burna Boy and Nissi Ogulu. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Spaceship Records, which houses one of Nigeria’s most talented and successful artists, Burna Boy. Before she got into music, Mrs. Ogulu was a lecturer and translator with a very impressive academic background.
Besides being admired for being both Mama Burna and for her dedication to her children’s success, the famous momager is also admired for her fashion sense, calm yet commanding personality, and love for the arts.
Name: Bose Ogulu
Full Name: Abosede Ogulu
Maiden Name: Abosede Benson-Idonije
Nick Name: Mama Burna, TheNamix
Date of Birth: 19 November 1967
Birthday: 19 November
Age: 55 (as of 2026)
Height: Not publicly confirmed
Religion: Christianity
Occupation: Talent manager, businesswoman, lecturer, translator
Net Worth: Estimated $40M
Marital Status: Married
Husband: Samuel Ogulu
Number of children: 3
- Burna Boy (Damini Ogulu)
- Ronami Ogulu
- Nissi Ogulu
Parents
Father: Benson Idonije
Mother: Abosede Habibatu Benson
Sibling (Brother): Tolu Benson-Idonije
Fluent Languages
Yoruba, English, French, German, and Italian
Where is Bose Ogulu from?
Burnaboy’s mother is from Otuo in the Owan East LGA, Edo State.
State of Origin: Edo State, Nigeria
Hometown: Otuo
Village: Ighera
Local Government Area (LGA): Owan East LGA, Edo State
Tribe: Owan-Edo (Edo ethnic group)
Who is Bose Ogulu? Inside the Life of Burna Boy’s Mother and Manager
Mrs Ogulu’s passion for languages came from being raised by a multilingual mother who was fluent in over five Nigerian languages, including the three major languages, Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo, and a father who was a wordsmith with a leg in broadcast and publishing. According to the 55-year-old mother of three, “You couldn’t make a sentence wrong and not be corrected by my father.”
Mrs Bose Ogulu pursued and earned degrees in language-related studies: first, a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and a Master of Arts in Translation from the University of Port Harcourt. She is fluent in Yoruba, English, French, German, and Italian. On her love for languages, speaking with Essence magazine, she shared:
“Once you speak more than two languages, your ears are open to taking on more.”
CEO of Spaceship Collective
Spaceship Entertainment (also operating as Spaceship Collective and Spaceship Records) was co-founded by Burna Boy in 2015, shortly after he departed Aristokrat Records. Since then, the partnership has grown into a close-knit, family-oriented global music label. This “homegrown” company has been in charge of most aspects of Burna Boy’s brand and music, along with other artists it represents. His music career is overseen by Bose Ogulu as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, while his sister, Ronami Ogulu, serves as Chief Operating Officer and manages creative operations. Besides Grammy-winning Burna Boy, the label’s biggest act, the company has also supported and shaped the music career of BNXN. The label also works with producers and other creative talents within its ecosystem.
The label partnered with Atlantic Records, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, in 2018 to expand the global distribution of its artists’ music. In 2024, Burna Boy and Bose Ogulu co-founded Spaceship Films, beginning with the multilingual thriller 3 Cold Dishes, a pan-African film focused on sex trafficking across West Africa.
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Spaceship Records’ roster
The label’s producers, LeriQ and Telz, and the record label artist include:
- Burna Boy
- Nissi
- ZYRANOX
- Paulo Sepp
- David Trap
Albums Releases by Spaceship Records
- L.I.F.E – Leaving an Impact for Eternity (2013) – Burna Boy
- On a Spaceship (2015) – Burna Boy
- Redemption (2016) – Burna Boy
- Outside (2018) – Burna Boy
- African Giant (2019) – Burna Boy
- Twice as Tall (2020) – Burna Boy
- Love, Damini (2022) – Burna Boy
- I Told Them… (2023) – Burna Boy
- No Sign of Weakness (2025) – Burna Boy
- IGNITE (2020) – Nissi
FAQ
Which state is Bose Ogulu from?
She is from Edo State.
Who is Bose Ogulu to Fela Kuti?
Bose Ogulu is the daughter of Benson Idonije, who was a former manager and close associate of Fela Kuti.
How many languages does Bose Ogulu speak?
She reportedly speaks five languages, including English, French, German, Italian, and Yoruba.
Who is Burna Boy’s manager?
Burna Boy’s manager is his mother, Bose Ogulu.
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