Burna Boy Breaks Silence on DJ Tunez Clash, Admits Personal Slapping Incident
Burna Boy has finally addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding an alleged altercation involving him, DJ Tunez, and members associated with his camp. In a recent Instagram live video, the Grammy-winning artist sat with fellow musician Shalipopi to provide his version of events, vehemently denying any group involvement and insisting the confrontation was solely his doing.
Denial of Crew Participation and Sworn Testimony
During the live session, Burna Boy emphasized that he was the only person directly engaged in the physical altercation, strongly refuting claims that his crew participated in any attack. He stated, "No be say my crew touch am. Na only me. I swear on my mama, if I dey lie, make Ogun carry my mama go anywhere wey Wizkid mama dey. Na only me. Na only me give am two slap. I tell everybody make nobody touch am." This sworn declaration underscored his assertion that the incident has been misrepresented as a collective action.
Details of the Confrontation and Alleged Escalation
Burna Boy maintained that he personally confronted DJ Tunez and even prevented others from intervening, describing the encounter as strictly between the two individuals. He further claimed that DJ Tunez arrived with a group, but no significant escalation occurred. According to Burna Boy, he waited at the venue for approximately three to four hours, anticipating a possible conflict, but nothing materialized. He alleged that upon seeing him, DJ Tunez's group fled, highlighting what he perceives as a disparity in real-life influence between the camps.
Social Media Exchanges and Broader Context
This revelation follows days of intense online exchanges sparked by reports of the altercation. DJ Tunez had previously taken to X (formerly Twitter) to allege he was attacked from behind, which triggered widespread reactions across social media platforms. Shortly after, Wizkid responded on his X account with a post that many users interpreted as a direct jab at Burna Boy, referencing the incident and a viral video of Burna Boy dancing with a towel, further fueling tensions between the two music camps.
Wizkid, born Ayodeji Balogun, is renowned as one of Africa's most successful global music stars, with numerous chart-topping records and international collaborations. In contrast, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has earned multiple international awards and headlined major stages worldwide. Micheál Babatunde, also known as DJ Tunez, serves as a central figure in Wizkid's music team and is one of the most prominent DJs in the Afrobeats scene.
The clash underscores ongoing rivalries within the Nigerian music industry, with Burna Boy's comments suggesting a belief in tangible, real-world power over social media influence. As the story continues to unfold, fans and observers await further developments from all parties involved.
