- Famous Afrobeat artist Burna Boy collaborated with Mick Jagger on the song “Empty Chairs”.
- Supermodel Naomi Campbell played a crucial role in facilitating the collaboration between the two musicians.
- Burna Boy shared his experience on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” and expressed surprise at how quickly the connection was made.
Afrobeat star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, recently shared the story behind his collaboration with rock icon Mick Jagger on the single Empty Chairs.
The Grammy-winning artist revealed that supermodel Naomi Campbell played a key role in bringing the two stars together. Speaking on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Burna Boy explained: “It’s actually crazy because Naomi Campbell is the one who made it happen. The next thing I know, I’m talking to Mick Jagger and it feels like we’ve known each other forever.”
Bernard Boy described the experience as surreal, saying that despite coming from a different musical background, working with Jagger felt surprisingly natural.
Their co-written “Empty Chairs” appears on Burna Boy’s latest album, No Sign of Weakness, and is known for fusing Afrobeats with classic rock, further cementing Burna Boy’s status as a global musical force.
Watch his speech below:
Read some of the comments below:
@ayomidecbfw: “Best song on the album too 🔥.”
@malung_01: “He’s really talented. It’s so refreshing to have an artist who can actually sing.”
@officialrichymaguire: “Naomi Campbell really shows so much support for Afrobeat artists and most African talent. God bless her.”
@seunrave: “Naomi opens the door for afrobeats!!!!👏🏾👏🏾❤️.”
@iamthatvk: “Thumbs up @jenniferhudsonshow! 👍🏿 It’s great to have a Nigerian on your show 🇳🇬.. Let’s see more of their “Weldone. “
@rosejune23: “Naomi was a friend and worked with so many incredible people. U2, Mick Jagger, Lenny Kravitz, Nelson Mandela, Michael Jackson, Madonna, George Michael. and many more. She was always supportive, present and in touch with her friends. Love her ♥️.”
@cocolicious307: “Odugwu!🔥🐐The best!!!😍👏.”
@official_larryhopewells: “Naomi Campbell has been a founding supporter of Afro Beat…🔥🔥.”
@benny7g: “Imagine you and Mick Jagger wrote a song together, that would be the most amazing thing that has ever happened in the history of this planet…”
@yvonnesbeautybar: “Thank you JHUD for bringing our hometown boy BurnaBoy. You are the best. 🥰. Now keep them coming 😍😍😍🥰.”
@rosejune23: “She always supports young black people in any form. Whether it’s art, modeling or sports.”
@mjhussein9: “Naomi always has African artists collaborating with some legends… you are the best lady @naomi.”
@medjay_simba: “The Empty Chair is the greatest record by an African artist.”
@bemmyberry: “😍😍😍😍😍Don’t marry her.”
@owudaabdullahisuleima: “King Bernard boy 👑🦍🏅🏆.”
@reign_afrika_za: “I love Burna’s music…hate him breathing on Chloe Bailey😩😏.”
