Social Media Influencer Faces Emotional Turmoil Following Burna Boy Legal Correspondence Error
An X influencer identified as Ten Man, operating under the handle @TenmanNoble1, has publicly expressed significant emotional distress after becoming inadvertently entangled in a legal dispute involving Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy. The situation unfolded when Burna Boy's legal representatives dispatched a formal letter demanding the removal of a controversial social media post.
Legal Ultimatum Misdirected to Unrelated Party
On January 26, 2026, Burna Boy's legal team issued a stern communication to X user Mirex Moses, requiring the deletion of a post that alleged the Nigerian singer maintained more than professional ties with American artist Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The legal notice provided a strict 48-hour compliance window, threatening potential legal consequences for non-adherence.
However, the correspondence was mistakenly directed to an email address belonging to Ten Man, who maintains no association with Moses or the contentious social media content. The influencer has vehemently denied any involvement with the original post or its creator, emphasizing that his contact information was incorrectly utilized in this legal matter.
Influencer's Emotional Response and Clarification
Ten Man has described experiencing considerable emotional distress due to this erroneous association with a legal case he claims complete ignorance about. "This incident has caused me genuine emotional turmoil," he explained, "as I'm being connected to a situation I have absolutely no knowledge of or participation in."
The influencer clarified that he has never commented on the Diddy documentary or mentioned Burna Boy's name in any context that could warrant legal attention. He expressed confusion about how his email address, which he claims was only recently added to his social media biography, became the contact point for Burna Boy's legal representatives.
Ten Man has formally requested the removal of his personal details from all future correspondence related to this case and emphasized his desire to completely distance himself from the entire situation.
Social Media Reactions to the Controversy
The incident has sparked diverse reactions across Nigerian social media platforms, with users expressing varying perspectives on the matter:
- @Requeza2 commented: "When there's screenshot evidence of your comment showing what you were accused of, they didn't ask much—just delete and reply with proof of deletion. But no, you wanted more clout. Did you even read to the end? You weren't supposed to post this letter at all."
- @FaridaDaily observed: "You all invite real-life problems through these Twitter fan wars. Meanwhile, the celebrities you're jeopardizing your future for don't even acknowledge you. Just pray never to have a case with Nigerian law enforcement."
- @kelvinlegitt suggested: "I understand why you brought this here. You know many Nigerians dislike Burna Boy, so if you post it here, people will pity you and label Burna Boy an oppressor."
- @n6oflife6 noted: "They clearly typed 'NOT FOR PUBLICATION' on that document, and you actually published it. Did they swear for you young people not to take legal documents seriously?"
- @sentipen_ remarked: "'STRICTLY PROHIBITED'—written in all caps for emphasis. Yet you went ahead and posted it. I feel sorry for you, my brother; you're playing with the law."
- @Crezia001 reflected: "It's time people face jail time for saying wrong things just to create viral content. We forget that the internet never forgets, and a moment of trending may destroy someone's life forever."
Background Context and Related Developments
The controversy originated from a 2025 tweet by Mirex Moses that resurfaced online, containing unverified claims about Burna Boy's relationship with Diddy alongside a link that attracted significant attention. Burna Boy's legal team responded with a firm warning that failure to remove the post would result in legal action and other lawful measures.
In a separate but related development, a late-2025 livestream clip of Burna Boy has recently regained attention amid ongoing musical debates. In the video, the Grammy-winning artist declared Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti as the only musician greater than himself, describing Fela as the undisputed king of the genre. This statement has resurfaced during contemporary discussions about musical legacies within the Nigerian entertainment landscape.
The Ten Man incident highlights the complex intersection of celebrity culture, social media influence, and legal accountability in Nigeria's digital space, raising important questions about due process and the emotional impact of legal communications on uninvolved parties.
