{
  "id": 19651092,
  "title": "Burna Boy once cried because Duncan Mighty refused to collaborate with him - Singer Lamb",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/burna-boy-once-cried-because-duncan-mighty-refused-to-collaborate",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T11:59:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/12/burna-boy-once-cried-because-duncan-mighty-refused-to-collaborate-with-him-singer-lamb/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian artist Lamb has shared a story about Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy crying after being turned down for a feature by fellow musician Duncan Mighty. In a recent Afropolitan podcast, Lamb explained that despite Burna Boy's early struggles, the singer's determination and self-belief led him to the top of the music industry. Lamb believes that Burna Boy should focus more on discussing his belief system during podcast interviews rather than his material possessions. The singer highlighted Burna Boy as the first artist he studied, aside from King Sunny Ade and Fela, emphasizing his musical mastery beyond hit songs.",
  "summary": "Nigerian singer, Yinka Lawanson, known by his stage name Lamb, has revealed that Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy once broke down in tears after popular Port Harcourt-based musician Duncan Mighty turned him down for a feature. Speaking in a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Lamb referenced Burna Boy's early struggles, stressing that the Grammy-winning singer […] Burna Boy once cried…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}