Burna Boy Criticized by DJ Tunez After Lagos Assault Allegations

DJ Tunez, the personal disc jockey of Nigerian star Wizkid, has reignited the feud with fellow Afrobeats heavyweight Burna Boy after publicly denigrating the Lagos‑based singer’s music during a recent set in London. The incident comes as the DJ’s association, the DJs Association of Nigeria (DJAN), investigates a reported assault on Tunez by members of Burna Boy’s entourage at the musician’s Obi House residence earlier this month.

The clash between the two artists first emerged in April when, according to Media Talk Africa, Burna Boy’s team allegedly confronted DJ Tunez at the Lagos house, leading DJAN to suspend the singer pending a formal inquiry. While the investigation remains ongoing, Tunez took to a London nightclub stage on Saturday to voice his displeasure.

During his performance, Tunez played the opening bars of Burna Boy’s chart‑topping single “Last Last” but muted the vocal track. He then addressed the crowd, describing the song as “rubbish” and adding that the artist’s music was “not good enough for his audience.” The remarks were captured on video and quickly spread across social media, drawing a mixed response from on‑site attendees and online viewers.

Supporters of the DJ cheered the boldness of his statement, while many Afrobeats fans condemned what they deemed an unnecessary escalation of an already‑tense dispute. Commentators on Twitter and Instagram warned that the public insult could provoke a retaliatory response from Burni Boy, who has previously defended his reputation against criticism.

Industry insiders note that public spats of this nature are rare in the Afrobeats scene, which has largely been characterized by collaborative cross‑over projects. “The genre benefits from unity among its leading artists,” said a Lagos‑based music promoter who asked to remain anonymous. “When disagreements spill into the public arena, it risks alienating fans and undermining the collective momentum the music has gained worldwide.”

DJAN has yet to release a formal statement regarding the London incident, focusing instead on the alleged assault at Obi House. The association confirmed that its investigation is still in its early stages and that any disciplinary action will be contingent on the findings.

Both Burna Boy and DJ Tunez have refrained from issuing personal comments since the video went viral. Burna Boy’s management, however, released a brief note stating that the artist is “focused on his music and upcoming projects” and did not address the allegations.

The controversy underscores the growing pains of a genre that has recently achieved global recognition, with major label interest and chart success in Europe and North America. As Afrobeats continues to expand its footprint, the handling of internal conflicts will likely influence how the industry is perceived on the world stage.

The next steps will hinge on DJAN’s investigation outcome and whether either party seeks reconciliation. For now, the feud remains a talking point among fans and industry observers, highlighting the delicate balance between artistic rivalry and collective progress within Africa’s most exportable musical movement.