Nigerian music star Burna Boy is facing renewed criticism after an old video showing him ejecting a fan from his concert resurfaced online. The clip has gone viral amid ongoing backlash the artist received for recently sending home a female fan who was sleeping during his performance in the United States.
Controversial Video Shows Burna Boy's Strict Concert Rules
In the resurfaced footage, the Grammy-winning artist is seen refunding a fan's transportation fare while giving strict instructions to security personnel. Burna Boy explicitly tells security to remove the man after providing the refund, then points to another individual in the crowd and questions what they're doing at his concert.
The "Last Last" crooner continues by gesturing to another attendee, instructing security to move them to the back of the venue. He justifies this action by stating that the fan's behavior wasn't encouraging and emphasizing that the front section is reserved exclusively for his die-hard supporters.
Timing Coincides with Recent Fan Controversy
The video's resurgence comes at an inconvenient time for Burna Boy, who has been facing significant criticism since November 2025 for sending a female fan home from his US concert. The woman had reportedly been sleeping during the performance, which prompted the artist to refund her money and have her removed from the venue.
According to sources, the ejected fan had been dealing with personal trauma, having recently lost a child. She was attending the concert as part of her healing process when the incident occurred. This revelation has intensified public reaction to Burna Boy's actions.
Netizens React to Burna Boy's Behavior
Social media users have expressed strong opinions about the resurfaced video, with many criticizing the artist's approach to fan interaction. Comments across platforms reveal divided opinions about concert etiquette and artist expectations.
Notable reactions include:
- @royaldivalee: "Like I always say, his fans who keep buying tickets to his show don't have respect for themselves."
- @dbenjamins_aesthetics: "I never liked him anyways so m not disappointed, gutter behavior."
- @chinomso___: "Hmm, God no go let me use my money buy disgrace oo."
- @debbscott_chantel: "If you can't vibe stay at home. your energy is needed at a concert. He is simply saying enjoy life."
Comparison with Olamide's Approach
The controversy has drawn comparisons with fellow Nigerian artist Olamide, who recently paused his own concert to attend to a sick fan. This contrasting approach to fan interaction has sparked discussions about artist responsibilities and concert culture within the Nigerian music industry.
Burna Boy defended his actions during the recorded incident, stating that he wasn't at the venue to play but was there for business. He emphasized that he performs from the bottom of his heart and expects reciprocal energy from his audience.
The timing of the video's resurgence coincides with other challenges for the artist, including critical reviews of his latest album "No Sign of Weakness" from controversial critic Daniel Regha. As the debate continues, fans and critics alike are reevaluating the boundaries between artist expectations and fan experiences at live performances.
