“We want a wife, not a car” – Burna Boy’s mother teases as singer gets emotional at his 35th birthday

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy was surrounded by family and close friends as he celebrated his 35th birthday.

In a video shared online, the Grammy-winning singer appeared emotional as his parents, siblings, and loved ones surprised him with a birthday celebration.

The clip showed Burna Boy lowering his head while his mother, Bose Ogulu, and his sisters comforted him during the heartfelt moment.

While offering her birthday wishes, Bose Ogulu playfully told her son that what she wanted for him was a wife, joking that he should not wish for another car as he prepared to blow out the candles on his birthday cake.

The touching family moment has drawn warm reactions from fans, many of whom praised the close bond Burna Boy shares with his family and joined in wishing him a happy birthday.

Watch video below …

BURNA BOY CELEBRATING HIS 35TH BIRTHDAY WITH HIS FAMILY AND TEAM… “PLEASE DONT WISH FOR CAR O.” — MAMA BURNA 😂🎂 pic.twitter.com/EXC07sjlXO

— benny. (@1BENNY7G) July 2, 2026