Popular Nigerian artiste and Grammy Award winner, Burna Boy, has sparked online conversations following a dramatic moment during his performance at the “Greater Lagos Countdown 2025” event.
In a viral video, Burna Boy is seen leaving the stage angrily after an excited fan unexpectedly jumped at him while he was performing on the night of “December 31, 2024.”
The event, organized by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, featured top artistes like Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Seyi Vibez, and Adekunle Gold.
The incident happened without warning, causing Burna Boy to step away from the stage. However, Governor Sanwo-Olu intervened and convinced the singer to return and continue his performance.
This incident has sparked reactions online. Many questioned the fan’s behaviour, calling it disrespectful.
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Burna Boy left the stage at The Greater Lagos Countdown show last night after an altercation with a fan pic.twitter.com/0e0PKUQ4gm
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See reactions from netizens below:
Kenflavour: “burnaboy
is so full of himself.
It’s not today that fans run onto stage to appreciate the artists they love, but why would you walk out on over 1,000 people watching you live? Can he try that in the UK or US?”
SpiceyMall57010: “Leaving a performance when the governor of the state and other dignitaries were present is mad disrespectful tbh”
GIbadin: “Going by this clip, was that actually enough to leave the stage?”
Kpunts_: “Why burna be kicking him like that though.”
Danielbeloved28: “He should pay back the show money”
