The Nigerian DJ Association slaps a temporary ban on Afrobeats king Burna Boy, ordering DJs in Nigeria and abroad to scrub his hits from playlists immediately.
This bold move stems from an alleged clash with DJ Tunez, igniting fury among fans and raising questions about power plays in Nigeria’s vibrant music scene.
Burna Boy-DJ Tunez Lagos Clash Sparks Song Ban!
According to reports, the decision follows a reported altercation between the Grammy-winning singer and popular disc jockey DJ Tunez at a private event in Lagos.
Hours before the announcement, Burna Boy and members of his crew were alleged to have been involved in a physical confrontation with DJ Tunez, whose real name is Michael Babatunde Adeyinka.
Reports are that the incident occurred inside a nightclub, where a disagreement reportedly escalated into a scuffle.
Reports reveal multiple players fueled the explosive clash, with sources alleging DJ Tunez suffered assault amid the chaos involving Afrobeats powerhouse Burna Boy.
This violent twist escalates the DJ Association’s ban on Burna Boy’s tracks.
Drawing global scrutiny to simmering rivalries in Nigeria’s high-stakes music industry.
DJs Declare Solidarity With Tunez
Reacting to the development, the DJ body, in a statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday.
Expressed support for DJ Tunez and urged its members to stand united.
“Showing their support for Tunez.
The Nigerian DJ Association has issued a press statement to all disc jockeys to avoid playing the singer’s song,” the statement read.
Nigerian DJ Association vows to exclude Burna Boy’s hits from all playlists.
Enforcing a strict ban on DJs worldwide pending a full investigation into the ugly clash.
Afrobeats Shaken: Burna Boy Sidelined Over Tunez Assault Claims
This seismic decision rocks Afrobeats.
Sidelining the global star amid assault claims against DJ Tunez and fueling heated debates on accountability in music’s elite circles.
Burna Boy’s music is temporarily out of any of our DJs’ playlists till further notice.
Our team will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident that occurred last night involving one of our own, DJ Tunez,” it stated.
DJ Association Demands Fairness, Unity After Burna Boy Ban
“Please note: Here at NigerianDJ, we put all our DJs first, standing firm on ‘ALL DJs are EQUAL,’ and offering a transparent.
Personal service to help our DJs and clients achieve their goals and ambitions,” the statement added.
It further urged members to reject discrimination and uphold the values of equality and respect.
“Please ensure freedom and equality for all DJs nationwide so they can flourish.
We cannot all succeed when half of us are being held back.
“The Nigerian DJ is fully against the discrimination of any of its #NDJ,” it reads further.
Silence reigns: Burna Boy and his team have issued no response yet to the explosive clash allegations or the DJ Association’s sweeping playlist ban.
Fans await the Afrobeats giant’s counter as tension mounts.
With the music world glued to every whisper from his camp amid global backlash.
