Nigerian superstar Burna Boy is making waves beyond music with his latest venture, the Burna Boy Football Academy. Portable revealed that Burna Boy plans to sign five footballers from underprivileged backgrounds to his academy, with controversial artist Portable in charge of the initiative. This announcement has sparked a mix of excitement, skepticism, and humor among fans.
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Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has long been passionate about giving back to his community. The Burna Boy Football Academy, as noted on its official website, aims to nurture young football talent aged 4-21, with a focus on both junior and senior boys. The academy’s mission is to provide opportunities for those who might otherwise lack access to professional training and development. In this new initiative, Burna Boy plans to scout and sign five footballers from the “trenches”—a term often used to describe underserved or low-income communities in Nigeria.
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The goal is to offer these young athletes a platform to showcase their skills and potentially build careers in professional football. Burna Boy’s commitment to uplifting talent from disadvantaged backgrounds aligns with his broader advocacy for social impact, as seen in his music and philanthropy efforts.
What has raised eyebrows in this announcement is the decision to put Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola, in charge of the Burna Boy Football Academy’s new recruits. Portable, known for his eccentric personality and controversial behavior, is an unexpected choice for such a role. The artist, often seen sporting colorful hairstyles—like the rainbow-colored hair, has a reputation for his energetic music and street credibility but lacks experience in sports management.
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The decision has led to varied reactions. @Minister Of Thoughts (@Toocrazzyyy) humorously speculated, “Portable go soon go gather his bikemen give burna as players😂😂💔,” suggesting that Portable might recruit unconventional talent. Meanwhile, @Garnacho05 (@Garnacho05) expressed confusion, asking, “How?? Nah Portable in charge keh,” highlighting the disbelief among fans about this unusual pairing.
