Nigerian singer Teni has playfully criticized fellow artist Burna Boy after a video circulated showing him jumping into the ocean, questioning the risk given they have yet to collaborate on a song.
In a video reaction posted to social media, Teni addressed Burna Boy directly using Nigerian Pidgin, blending humor with mock concern for his safety. “Burna Boy, baba, I go change am for you o. Wetin be the meaning of this rough play wey you go dey play for inside river, for inside ocean?” she said, using the honorific “baba” to convey familiarity.
She joked that a potential shark attack would derail their long-anticipated musical partnership. “Wetin be this? When you know say me and you never do song. Baba, imagine say you jump inside this water now, one big shark swallow you. Wetin go do me and you song?” she added.
Teni also referenced Burna Boy’s use of a life jacket during the stunt, noting his exclamation of “Our Lord” — a phrase associated with his self-styled “African Giant” persona. “Cholo, you wear life jacket, you dey shout ‘Our Lord’. So you want make our Lord go meet our Lord and personal Saviour for heaven? Wey una know say me and this guy never do song?” she quipped.
The singer concluded by urging Burna Boy to cease what she termed “rough play,” affectionately labeling him a national treasure. “Baba, stop that rough play. See national treasure dey jump inside ocean,” she said.
The lighthearted exchange highlights the camaraderie between two of Nigeria’s most prominent Afrobeats exports. Both artists have achieved significant international success independently — Burna Boy with Grammy recognition and global stadium tours, Teni with chart-topping hits and a reputation for witty social media presence. Fans have long speculated about a collaboration, and Teni’s comments amplify that anticipation.
While the video appears to be spontaneous banter rather than a formal announcement, it underscores the close-knit nature of Nigeria’s music elite. Neither artist’s management has confirmed studio plans, but the public rapport suggests a joint project remains a plausible future development.
For now, the interaction serves as a reminder of the cultural weight both musicians carry, and the audience’s eagerness to see their distinct styles merged.