Burna Boy Just Gave Himself a $2 Million Ring and Declared: "Beat This if You Want Me!"

Burna Boy is raising the bar in love and luxury. The Afrobeats icon gifts himself a $2 million ring and says any future bride must top it to earn his love. Is this self-love goals or just classic Burna Boy?

Brenda Ochieng'
July 24, 2025

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Leave it to Burna Boy to shake the internet without even dropping a new track. The Grammy-winning superstar is trending again, not for his music this time, but for his bold take on love and self-worth — and it comes with a jaw-dropping price tag.
Just after hinting during his 34th birthday that he might be thinking about settling down and starting a family, Burna Boy threw everyone a curveball. In a viral video that's setting social media ablaze, the African Giant proudly showed off a blinding diamond ring on his wedding finger. But before the rumor mill could kick into high gear, he dropped the mic: the ring isn’t a symbol of engagement — it’s a gift to himself. And not just any gift. The ring cost a mind-blowing 2 million dollars.

"This is what my marriage is worth," Burna says in the clip. "So if you're going to marry me, you're bringing the ring. I already gave myself a ring, and it's two million. You have to beat that before I love you and we have children." Cue the internet frenzy. While some fans applauded the move as a bold expression of self-love, others are calling it a next-level dating filter. Either way, Burna Boy is once again doing what he does best — being unapologetically himself.
Known for his flair, confidence, and headline-grabbing quotes, Burna isn’t one to follow the rules. And this time, he’s rewriting them. Why wait for someone else to put a ring on it when you can do it better? Whether it’s a statement of empowerment or a challenge to any future Mrs. Ogulu, one thing’s for sure — Burna Boy just reminded the world that self-love is luxury, and he wears it on his finger. So if you’re dreaming of walking down the aisle with the African Giant, get your diamonds ready. The bar has officially been set, and it's sparkling.

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Brenda Ochieng'

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