Grammy award-winning singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy has gifted Nigerian comedian Joseph Bowoto popularly known as Akpororo $150,000.
Akpororo took to Instagram to share the news excitedly in a video, showing off the cash his hands.
In the viral clip, the comedian couldn’t hide his joy, he was seen thanking the Odogwu for the massive gesture.
He said, ” Moreover you no go tell me say, even though you no believe say na my hand be that but you dey hear my voice cos na only me get am. AI no fit get am. Burna boy don spoil everywhere, no vex. This one no be AI Burna boy don shut down everywhere $ 150,000. Who dey check am ? Who dey zuzu? You dey whine me ni? You dey whine my nipple? You dey whine my nipple? Oluwa burna don scatter everywhere!”
“No vex see am. No vex!”
Burna Boy’s, career has been a relentless climb from the streets of Port Harcourt to the global stage.
Since he dropped the L.I.F.E album in 2013, he has been on a mission to redefine what it means to be an African artist.
From the massive success of Outside and the anthem “Ye,” to winning the Grammy for Best Global Music Album with Twice as Tall, Burna has become an unstoppable force.
Even in 2026, Burna is still breaking records, recently acquiring a 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 RS and securing his seventh consecutive Grammy nomination for his latest work, No Sign of Weakness.
Despite his global status, Burna has never lost his “street” DNA.
On the other side is Akpororo, his real name, Joseph Bowoto. If Burna is the king of the stage, Akpororo is the general of the microphone.
His story is one of pure grit, rising from the rugged corners of Warri to become one of the most sought-after stand-up comedians in Africa.
Akpororo’s career took off after winning the AY Open Mic Challenge, and since then, he has stayed true to his raw, high-energy style.
Not trying to be “posh”; he brought the church, the street, and the “Warri madness” to the world. Whether it’s selling out his Akpororo vs. Akpororo shows or acting in blockbuster movies like Head Gone, he has maintained a level of authenticity that clearly resonates with his audience.