26-year-old American singer Chloe Bailey made headlines during her recent trip to Lagos, Nigeria, when she was spotted spending time with Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy. Ever since they were captured together, netizens have been wondering whether Chloe and Burna Boy might be dating.
Here’s what happened — On Sunday, Chloe Bailey arrived in Lagos to a very warm reception. It’s rumored that Burna Boy personally arranged for a convoy to pick her up at the airport. Shortly after, videos began circulating on social media, showing the two celebrities looking increasingly close during a night out in the city.
One of the most talked-about moments came from footage of them at a club, where the ‘On The Low’ singer was seen with his arm around Bailey as they sat closely together in a private area. The latter was also seen riding in Burna Boy’s Lamborghini.
While the two superstars have been the main focus, some netizens have dragged another celebrity into the conversation—Burna Boy’s ex-girlfriend, Stefflon Don. This may be a stretch but a fan account claimed that Stefflon posted an old video of Burna Boy surprising her with a Rolls Royce, shortly after he was seen with Bailey in Nigeria. The account alleged that this was Stefflon’s response to her ex’s latest dating rumor.
However, there’s really no solid connection between these events. Also, neither Burna Boy nor Chloe Bailey has confirmed that they’re dating; they could just be friends enjoying each other’s company or possibly working on a music collaboration.
Chloe Bailey and Burna Boy — Brief Biography
Chloe Bailey, who gained fame as one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle alongside her sister Halle, has made a name for herself in both music and acting. She’s known for her hit single “Have Mercy” and her role in the popular TV show “Grown-ish.”
In 2013, Chloe and Halle gained a lot of attention when their cover of Beyoncé’s “Pretty Hurts” went viral on YouTube. This success led to Beyoncé signing them to her Parkwood Entertainment label two years later. In March 2023, Chloe Bailey launched her solo career with the release of her debut album, “In Pieces.”
On the other hand, Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is a top Nigerian singer and producer. He became famous in 2012 with his hit single “Like to Party,” which was part of his debut album, L.I.F.E, released in 2013. He has received numerous accolades, including the Best International Act award at the BET Awards in 2019 and 2021.
In 2020, he released his fifth album, Twice as Tall, which won the Best World Music Album at the Grammy Awards in 2021. In 2023, he was ranked as one of the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone. He also made history as the first African artist to have two albums with over 1 billion streams on Spotify.
However, despite being a prominent Afrobeats artist, he, along with other Nigerian musicians like Asake, Tems, and Rema, lost out to South African singer Tyla at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, where she won the Top Afrobeats Artist award. Tyla was nominated in eight categories and managed to take home two wins. You can read about it here.
