By Cheta Enyoghasi
Nigerian International singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has launched a football academy in Lagos, known as ‘Burna Boy Football Academy’.
The academy, which opened in February, has been a surprise to fans after viral videos of its operations surfaced online.
The academy offers training facilities in Ikoyi, Surulere, Port Harcourt, and Abuja.
It admits young football enthusiasts between the age range of 4, 15, 16 and 21. Fans were surprised by the academy’s success because Burna Boy had never mentioned it.
The latest development from the ‘Ye’ crooner musician sparked comments from his followers worldwide.
Below are some reactions.
@wiztohfem: “Kudos to Burna Boy.”
openuium: “Standard.”
@Johnnyharrt: “@wizkidayo this is for you to create your own squad make we go one on one abi @davido create your own academy let’s run this.”
@bjlentic: ” This one make sense o. Better empowerment. Imagine others follow am do, with their impact meaning more international eyes for naija players be that. Abi?”
@Bojo_fundz001: “Omo burna boy no see field fit him academy players them Dey use sandy field.”
@JayBig825034: “I am so excited about this project ⚽ . God bless Burna boy and the team that put this together.”
