Grammy-winning Nigerian star Burna Boy ignited fresh controversy at his Denver concert on Wednesday night after ordering a couple to leave the venue for allegedly sleeping while he performed. The incident unfolded midway into his set when he paused the music and addressed a man standing close to the stage.
According to videos shared online, Burna Boy said, “When I stand up here and see you over there with your girl sleeping in the front of me, it pisses me the fk up. So, please, take her the fk home… Walahi I’m not performing another song till you go home.” His words immediately stirred reactions from the crowd, with many shouting for the couple to exit so the show could continue.
The woman initially appeared reluctant to leave despite Burna Boy’s insistence. But after the audience continued urging them out, the couple eventually walked toward the exit. Only then did Burna Boy resume the performance, continuing the concert as scheduled once they were out of the venue.
The moment has since gone viral and sparked mixed reactions online. Some fans criticised the decision, describing it as extreme, while others defended Burna Boy, arguing that artists often expect high energy from fans seated close to the stage.
This is not the first time Burna Boy’s interactions with fans have drawn attention. He previously made headlines after kicking a starstruck male fan who ran onto the stage to hug him. He also once asked a concertgoer to leave for not dancing, a pattern that has contributed to his reputation for removing attendees he perceives as disrupting the mood of his performances.
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