Real Reason Why Buju Changed His Stage Name To #BNXN has emerged
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Nigerian singer, Daniel Benson popularly known as Buju has changed his stage name to BNXN.
The “Italy” crooner announced the change of name in a video post on social media platforms on Friday.
Sharing the video, he wrote:
“It’s no longer “Buju” Call me “Benson” written as ‘BNXN,” the singer wrote.
Buju was nominated for the ‘Rookie of the Year’ category at The Headies 2019.
Since Buju left Burna Boy’s Spaceship Records in Q4 2020, upon the expiration of his contract, he’s been flying.
In 2021, he featured on the top-charting single ‘Feeling’ by Ladipoe and the song ‘Bling’ by Blaqbonez.
In August, he was featured on the deluxe edition of Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ album alongside Justin Bieber.
Buju’s collaboration with Wizkid on ‘Mood’ earned him a number one spot on UK Afrobeats Singles Chart.
In December, Wizkid debuted the ‘Made In Lagos (The Deluxe)’ short film, starring Buju.