Nigerian star Damini “Burna Boy” Ogulu has surprised fans after saying what his life might have been like without music.

He told a fan recently that there were many other paths he could have taken while growing up in Port Harcourt. Burna Boy is known for speaking honestly, and this time he did not hold back.

He listed several shocking possibilities — from stealing oil to becoming a fraudster, playing basketball, even saying he could have been a suicide bomber or a sex worker. He spoke with a mix of seriousness and dark humour.

Some people think he was joking in a harsh way. Others say he was being truthful about how hard life can be for many young people in Nigeria. His words show how few choices some youths face when jobs and opportunities are scarce.

Burna Boy has often said before that music rescued him from a rough life. This latest comment repeats that idea: music gave him a chance to escape danger and make something good of himself.

A short video of his comment is now spreading on social media. People reacted differently — some praised his honesty, while others felt he went too far.

No matter how you read it, what he said starts an important talk about how music and the arts can change lives and keep young people away from crime and hopelessness.