Bose Ogulu
- Born
- 1968-06-19 (age 58)
- Birthplace
- Edo State, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Talent Manager, Businesswoman, Academic, Translator, Language School Owner, Founder & Ceo Of Spaceship Collective
- Alma Mater
- University of Port Harcourt
- AKA
- Mama Burna
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Bose Ogulu is the daughter of Nigerian music critic Benson Idonije, who was the manager of Fela Kuti. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in foreign languages and a Masters of Arts in translation from the University of Port Harcourt. Ogulu had a successful career as a translator for the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and is fluent in English, French, German, and Italian. She also ran a language school called Language Bridges, organizing cultural immersion trips for over 1800 young people. Additionally, she taught French for a decade at the University of Education in Port Harcourt, retiring in 2018.
CAREER
Ogulu manages the musical careers of her son Damini, who performs as Burna Boy, and her daughter Nissi Ogulu. She managed Burna Boy until 2014 and then again from 2017 onwards, earning her the nickname Mama Burna. She has collected awards for Burna Boy at various events, including the All Africa Music Awards, The Headies, and the MTV Europe Music Award. She gained significant media attention for her speeches while accepting awards on behalf of her son, notably at the 2018 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival and the 2019 BET Awards. Bose Ogulu is also the founder & CEO of Spaceship Collective, the holding company for the entertainment label Spaceship Records and publishing outfit Spaceship Publishing.
Filmography
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Box Office
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