Burna Boy writes all his songs, declaring he’s never used ghostwriters and that his music reflects his real-life experiences, sparking fresh Afrobeats debate

Burna Boy writes all his songs, the Grammy-winning Nigerian artist has declared, insisting that every lyric he performs comes directly from his personal experiences rather than ghostwriters.

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The “City Boys” hitmaker made the bold claim during a Twitch livestream with Plaqueboymax on Thursday, stating that songwriting is a deeply spiritual process he prefers to handle alone.

“I write everything myself. My music comes from my soul — it’s my story, my experience. Nobody can tell it better than me,” Burna Boy said.

According to the Afro-fusion star, his songs are not just artistic expressions but honest reflections of his journey, struggles, and triumphs. He maintained that authenticity remains the cornerstone of his success, both in Nigeria and on the global stage.

Burna Boy also took aim at what he called the “growing trend of outsourced songwriting” among Nigerian artists, a practice he contrasted sharply with his creative process.

He noted that while working in Los Angeles, he noticed how some international acts rely on large writing teams — a structure he said does not align with his musical philosophy.

“When I go to LA, I see how people write songs for each other, and it’s cool — but for me, it’s different. My music has to come from within,” he added.

The statement has since ignited widespread debate across social media, with fans and critics divided. Some hailed Burna Boy’s artistic integrity and confidence, while others questioned the claim, pointing to the collaborative nature of modern Afrobeats production.

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Regardless of the controversy, Burna Boy’s remark reinforces his image as one of Africa’s most self-assured and authentic voices — a power move that continues to set him apart in the global music scene.