- A video of Burna Boy recently went viral and sparked controversy among netizens
- The singer’s entrance video during a concert raised questions among netizens about his sexuality
- Burna Boy has finally replied critics, emphasising on why he allows these criticisms slide
Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has replied to critics over his recent viral performance video that sparked controversy on social media.
The video captured Burna Boy’s entrance at a recent concert. He walked through to the stage with a gearing hype to get the crowd.
His walking step sparked viral controversy among netizens, with insinuation on how the singer appeared feminine and raised questions about his sexuality.
Via his Insta Story on Monday, December 23, Burna Boy responded to the claims of netizens and reactions that had trailed his viral video.
“When they talk nobody cares, but when I react it’s a Nuclear disaster. Y’all don’t know how lucky you are that I have too much to lose now, Walahi a lot of you would not be here no more. Anyway make I just go buy another thing to relax,” he wrote.
Netizens react to Burna Boy’s response
TheRadar curated some below:
@danoladoja said, “In a serious country the police would invite him to come explain what he’s trying to say,”
@TheVulcan1759 said, “@burnaboy No one said you should not react, we are simply telling you to follow through on what you yap about. Na u say oppression no good, but na you dey do am with naija crooked police. And stop yapping like you d kingpin of the world. Shift jare,”
@_iRoyalty_ wrote, “@burnaboy weyrey, so you'll kidnap, kill or disappear people? Imagine being such a sore loser that with your fragile ego, it's speedy darlington that's dragging you and mopping the floor with your name. You should be ashamed. Why do you wear G-string pants and high heels? Why?”
@BiliMike said, “What’s Burna always feeling like sef?”
@updatednaxy said, “Bro, when you no get anything to lose you no go fit do anything, na talk you go talk your own back. Money indeed is the root of all evil,”
@ChriszDStallion said, “This dude think say him be Thanos just because them resemble,”
@misterlekan said, ““The matter is with the police because Akpi jumped bail” he didn't just joined the oppressors, he needed money to continue to live his fantasy,”
@BigBaae said, “Naaaa.. He is the lucky one. He should be thankful its Nigeria, where people throw away their conscience when they see money, if not na him suppose no dey again. Again he should be grateful cox Nigerians take a lot of bullshit,”
5 exclusive awards won by Burna Boy in last 5 years
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Nigerian Afrobeats and singer Damini Ogulu, Burna Boy, might not be the most awarded artiste in the industry, but some exclusive awards and records set him apart from his peers.
The 33-year-old artiste, who explores Afrofusion, is known for his vocal texture and code-switching between English and indigenous Nigerian languages.
