Burna Boy has responded on Instagram after facing heavy criticism for walking a sleeping couple out of his recent show and later saying no one is obligated to become his fan.
In a lengthy post, he addressed the backlash and insisted that his reaction had been blown out of proportion.
He said: “I understand the agenda against me and I came to terms with it a long time ago so my skin is bulletproof at this point. I wasn’t gunna address this but… if you make the pilot uncomfortable in a plane you bought a ticket for, you will be deboarded or arrested as soon as you land, you pay school fees but you will be kicked out of class if you make it uncomfortable for the teacher to do his job.”
He argued that his shows carry emotional weight for many attendees and that he gives full energy every time he performs. According to him, even people battling or recovering from life-threatening situations stay engaged throughout his concerts.
He added: “My shows have people who have beaten Cancer or overcame something very serious e.t.c and none of them have ever slept lol. I leave my soul on every stage I get on even if it’s only 10 people in attendance and I will gladly be cancelled if we are now in a world where you can treat me like a stripper, slap my ass and tell me to keep dancing cuz you throw $100 at me.”
Burna Boy clarified that he was joking with his band about something unrelated when the cameras captured him, claiming online critics twisted the moment into a narrative that he doesn’t care about his fans.
He wrote: “If you hate me so much either Kill me or leave me alone. I’m fighting my own battles and I never come out here to look for pity or help. I Love who loves me and respect who respects me. Free Sudan, Free Congo, Free Nigeria.”
While maintaining his stance, he also offered a partial apology. “I Sincerely Apologise if I’m wrong, I’m not always right but I feel right about this. Anyway I’m just Human so fuck me.”
He ended by expressing frustration at how quickly negative moments go viral compared to his humanitarian efforts.
“They never post any of the good I do in this world but they go wild and viral when they feel I’ve finally ‘fucked up’. I’ve seen people who NEVER even acknowledged my existence before now posting how ‘This is Not cool’ or writing think pieces on me now. Astagfirullah.”, he said.
The controversy continues to generate mixed reactions online, with supporters defending his passion for performance and others insisting he mishandled the situation.
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