Controversial dancehall star, Burna Boy joined an elite list of Nigerian musicians to have had the honour of ringing the closing bell at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, May 12, 2016, signifying the close of trade for the day.
A similar feat was performed by Choc City rapper, M.I Abaga in May 2015.
Burna Boy attended the symbolic market closing ceremony, in the company of his mother and manager, Bose Ogulu, and his sister, Ronami Ogulu. He met with investment advisers, fans at NSE, brokers and more during the visit.
He was also unveiled as the race ambassador for the 2016 NSE Corporate Challenge, where he’ll join in a 5-kilometre walk, run and jog competition designed to raise awareness and funds for the purchase of 37 Mobile Cancer Centers (MCCs) on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos state.