Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has landed in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after a viral video surfaced showing him allegedly smashing someone’s phone. The incident, which has fans and critics buzzing, reportedly occurred when a fan tried to record Burna Boy sampling a yet-to-be-released track from his upcoming album.
The clip, now making the rounds online, captures Burna Boy in what seems to be an intimate jam session with close friends, including King Manny, dancer Pocolee, and socialite Rahman Jago. The mood quickly shifted when someone attempted to record the moment. Without hesitation, Burna Boy turned and allegedly swatted the phone to the ground, leaving many shocked.
The footage has sparked intense debate across social media. Some fans have come to Burna Boy’s defense, citing the need to protect his intellectual property and maintain secrecy around his new album. Others, however, have condemned the act, calling it unnecessarily aggressive and uncalled for.
Critics and supporters have been vocal about the controversy, with opinions ranging from understanding Burna’s need for privacy to outright backlash against what some see as an overreaction.
Adding fuel to the fire, Nigerian artist Speed Darlington recently made sensational claims about Burna Boy’s personal life. In a now-viral video, Speed speculated on the reasons behind Burna Boy’s decision not to have children, suggesting baseless theories that fans have widely criticized as defamatory. This comes after Burna Boy took legal action against Speed Darlington for previous disparaging remarks targeting him and his mother.
As conversations heat up online, Burna Boy has yet to officially address the phone-smashing incident or the rumors circulating about him. One thing is certain, though—whether it’s his music or his antics, Burna Boy knows how to keep people talking.
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