Key Points
- He says his first crush was Kelly Rowland. He also says they have not met yet.
- The reveal comes on Complex’s GOAT Talk episode. Roger Federer joins him for the chat there.
- Fans say the moment feels sweet and real. A meeting now looks more possible for him.
Burna Boy (Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu) has named his first crush. He says it was Kelly Rowland (Kelendria Trene Rowland). The reveal came while he spoke about early favourites.
Speaking on Complex’s GOAT Talk, he shared the boyhood pick. He said he has not met Rowland yet. The episode dropped on 24 September 2025 online.
What he said on the show
Asked for a childhood crush, he named Rowland and smiled. He added he never met her but held a soft spot. He weighed sport picks too, including Burna Boy’s football GOAT picks.
Could a meeting now happen
Fans noted the twist of fame altering access and chance. Some said a linkup looks closer for him today. Others urged calm, since plans often change in showbiz.
Rowland rose to fame with Destiny’s Child as a singer. She later built a solo path with hit R&B work. Her birth name is Kelendria Trene Rowland, per biographies.
Burna Boy tours the world and keeps a busy news run. Recent posts show fan buzz around family claims and photos. See Burna Boy’s son rumour photos for that ongoing chatter
