Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has sparked fresh controversy after publicly mocking DJ Tunez in the wake of a physical altercation that occurred earlier this week in Lagos.
The incident unfolded on Monday during Obi’s House, a popular weekly Afrobeats event, where tensions flared after Burna Boy and his entourage confronted DJ Tunez for not playing the artist’s music. According to eyewitnesses, the confrontation quickly escalated into a physical attack, with DJ Tunez being kicked to the ground.
The Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) has since issued a temporary ban on Burna Boy’s music across affiliated platforms, citing the need to protect DJs from intimidation and violence.
In a now-viral video circulating on social media, Burna Boy appears to mock the incident while dancing to his track “Money Constant.” During the clip, he alters the lyrics from “Ogbafia dey my side” to “Ogbafia dey for ground,” before dramatically falling to the floor—a gesture widely interpreted as a jab at DJ Tunez’s treatment during the brawl.
The video has intensified debate over artist conduct and the power dynamics between performers and DJs in Nigeria’s music scene. While some fans have defended Burna Boy’s actions as part of the industry’s competitive culture, others have condemned the public ridicule as an escalation of an already troubling situation.
DJ Tunez has not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident or Burna Boy’s subsequent mockery. Industry observers note that the NDJ’s decision to blacklist Burna Boy’s music could have commercial implications, given the artist’s international profile and streaming success.
The altercation has also reignited discussions about respect and professionalism at live events, with calls for clearer protocols to prevent similar confrontations in the future.
