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‘I don’t ever want to think of myself as a celebrity’: Budjerah’s meteoric ascent


The breakout pop star has played with Ed Sheeran, racked up millions of streams and performed around the world. But he’s happiest with his family

My cousins all lived next door, we all went to church together.’ Photograph: Natalie Grono/The GuardianNot far away from his Tweeds apartment is the tiny village of Fingal Head, on the scenic peninsula where he grew up. His sister Jalaan, a surfer and board shaper, is partnered with Roxy; a cousin, Julung, travels the world surfing for Quiksilver. He captured the attention of Warner exec Marcus Thaine when another cousin, writer and actor Nakkiah Lui, shared a clip of him performing via social media.

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