Burna Boy Sparks Reactions After Changing Name to Jean Bena Dieudonne

Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has set social media abuzz after announcing a surprising name change.

The Grammy-winning artist took to his Instagram page to inform fans that he now wishes to be called Jean Bena Dieudonne, a name that has left many puzzled.

"My name is now Jean Bena Dieudonne. 4 Kampe II out now," he wrote.

Fans React: Confusion, Banter, and Criticism

As expected, fans flooded social media with mixed reactions, questioning the motive behind Burna Boy's sudden identity shift. While some found it amusing, others speculated whether the name change was influenced by his recent musical direction.

A user, Phumzie, jokingly asked:

“And your nationality? Has it changed?”

Another user, Haier, dismissed the announcement with:

“Na you sabi.”

Others were concerned about pronunciation, with Wallop commenting:

“This one go hard to pronounce oh.”

Some fans outright criticized the decision, like Inside World, who wrote:

“Try and be yourself, boss.”

Another user, OVC, added a harsher take:

“Stop trying so hard. You fell off like Zimbabwe dollars.”

Of course, some took the opportunity to throw shade at Burna Boy’s industry rival, Davido. A comment from Number One read:

“As Davido sign new artiste, you don remember say you go change name.”

Opinion: A Name Change or a Marketing Strategy?

This isn't the first time Burna Boy has made bold moves that spark conversations. Whether it’s his outspokenness or branding decisions, he always finds a way to keep his name in the headlines. But the question remains—is this a genuine rebranding, or just a strategy to create buzz around his latest project, ‘4 Kampe II’?

With Afrobeat stars expanding their influence globally, artists often adopt new personas to connect with different audiences. Jean Bena Dieudonne sounds distinctly French and Haitian-inspired, which could hint at Burna Boy’s interest in broadening his appeal beyond Africa.

Whatever the reason, one thing is certain—Burna Boy knows how to keep people talking. Whether fans embrace the new name or not, his music remains the real focus, and if his upcoming projects deliver, Jean Bena or not, Burna Boy will continue to dominate the global music scene.