Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy revealed that he was imprisoned in the United Kingdom before his musical career kicked off.
In now-deleted tweets, the Artiste said: “I came into the music industry straight from Chelmsford HMP. I had no idea I would even live this long.
“So, when people talk about me now, it’s all just funny. Of course, I would perform with my injured leg, or even no legs or arms.
“Nigeria really doesn’t know me. I don’t care to be the biggest Nigerian artist. I’m just happy I can do what I love and take care of my people from it.
“If you knew just half of the shit I used to do for money, risking my freedom daily, you would be way happier for me.”
The 31-year-old was arrested in London in 2010 for allegedly murdering an individual.
Some reports indicate he has been banned from the UK for 15years.
The Chelmsford HMP located in Chelmsford, Essex is a prison and Young Offender Institution (YOI) in Chelmsford, Essex for juvenile offenders.