Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy created a major stir during his recent performance in Denver, USA, after he abruptly stopped his show upon spotting a fan fast asleep in the front row.
Concert Halts for a Sleeping Fan
The incident occurred as part of Burna Boy's ongoing 'No Sign of Weakness' world tour. A video, which has since gone viral online, shows the Afrofusion star cutting his energetic performance short. He directly addressed a man sitting next to the sleeping woman, demanding that he take her home immediately.
At first, the audience believed the singer was joking. However, Burna Boy quickly made it clear he was completely serious. He firmly declared, "I am doing no more song until you take her home. Walahi, they must go." The use of "Walahi," an Arabic term for "I swear to God," comes shortly after the artist's recent conversion to Islam.
Not the First Time: A History of High Standards
This is not an isolated event in Burna Boy's career. Back in 2019, during a concert in Atlanta, the 'Last Last' crooner identified a fan who he felt was not vibing sufficiently with the performance. In that instance, he refunded the man's ticket money and asked him to leave the venue.
According to reports from the Denver show, the singer is known for insisting on a lively and energetic atmosphere at all his performances. He stood his ground until security personnel escorted the couple from the front row, causing a moment of silence followed by murmurs and laughter from the crowd.
Nigerian Social Media Erupts with Reactions
The viral clip has sparked a firestorm of reactions from Nigerian social media users, with opinions sharply divided.
Some fans defended the artist's actions. User @Itata_9 commented, "One thing about Burna, whether na Naija or abroad, e go put you in your place... They even had front row seats that other people would've appreciated. I would've told them to go home too." Another user, @seyi___vibez, praised the move as "Absolute legend energy!"
Others, however, criticized the decision as an overreaction. @TerfaTG argued, "They paid what looks like a front row ticket. The lady looks high or drunk but was not unruly... Bruh, I’m going nowhere." User @ghvstprogrammer called the situation "very unnecessary," suggesting the singer should have turned it into a lighthearted moment instead.
Some even questioned the authenticity of the event, with @Seankleann speculating, "This must be acting and those two are probably content creators."
The event, which took place and was reported on November 13, 2025, continues to be a hot topic, reinforcing Burna Boy's reputation as an artist with zero tolerance for anything he perceives as a lack of engagement at his live shows.
