Burna Boy's US Tour Faces Major Setbacks
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has reportedly cancelled five major shows on his ongoing 'No Sign of Weakness Tour' in the United States. The cancellation comes amid growing controversy and a noticeable decline in ticket sales following a viral incident involving the Afrofusion star and a concert attendee.
The Viral Incident That Sparked Controversy
The tour's troubles began when a video clip went viral showing Burna Boy abruptly stopping his performance during a US concert to confront a female fan who appeared to be sleeping in the front row. In the widely circulated footage, the musician paused the music and directly addressed the woman in front of thousands of spectators. The situation escalated until her boyfriend eventually escorted her out of the venue.
Shortly after this incident gained traction online, another old video resurfaced where Burna Boy made controversial statements about preferring 'rich fans' and emphasized that he doesn't beg anyone to support his music. This additional footage fueled heated debates among fans and critics alike, particularly at a time when concert ticket prices are climbing worldwide.
Tour Cancellations and Fan Reactions
Multiple reports now indicate that five arena dates have been quietly removed from the tour schedule after a significant slump in ticket sales. While the official reason for the cancellations hasn't been explicitly linked to the viral incident, the timing suggests a strong correlation between the controversy and declining audience interest.
Nigerian social media users have expressed mixed reactions to the development. One user, @Arinze Chimkatinubu, sarcastically commented: 'Make he come back to Nigeria, I get one gig for am, my grandma wedding anniversary.' Another user, @Kin Verse Don, noted: 'If na naija, our mumu youths go even support him and instead mock the sleeping fan. I am happy.'
Other reactions highlighted concerns about the artist's attitude, with @Charlesdon Daniel stating: 'This is a big lesson for those that feels that their ego is too much,' while @Alexander Izu remarked: 'Too much smoking don enter his head, he go misbehave, now they don carry his matter for head.'
The tour cancellations represent a significant setback for Burna Boy's global 'No Sign of Weakness Tour,' which had been promoting his music across international markets. The artist had previously admitted to struggling mentally, though this emotional confession came before the current controversy escalated.
