A fan who was kicked by Burna Boy after running onto the stage during a performance has shared his side of the story, clarifying that his actions were motivated by admiration for the artist and not by any ill intentions.
In a video that has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), the fan explained that he harbored no resentment towards Burna Boy, despite the artist’s reaction. The fan revealed that his actions were driven by two key motivations. First, he wanted to express his admiration for Burna Boy, whom he has followed for years, by attempting to embrace him during the performance. Secondly, as an aspiring musician himself, he hoped to seize the opportunity to be noticed by the Grammy-winning artist, even using the moment as a chance to request an opportunity to perform at the show.
“I see my videos flying around about what happened between me and Burna Boy on stage. I didn’t mean to harm him; I just wanted to, you know, as a fan, embrace him. I didn’t know it would turn out that way,” the fan explained.
“For those saying I wanted to harm him, that’s not true. I’m also a musician, and I just wanted to use the opportunity to ask for a chance to perform on his stage that day.”
The fan also reflected on his long-time admiration for Burna Boy, describing himself as one of his biggest supporters. He admitted feeling deeply embarrassed by the incident but expressed understanding of Burna Boy’s reaction, acknowledging that the singer likely acted out of caution.
“I’ve been attending Burna Boy’s shows for a very long time. I’m one of his biggest fans, so that’s what happened. I feel so embarrassed, but I don’t blame him because only he knows what was on his mind at that moment.”
The fan’s video sparked a flurry of comments on social media, with reactions ranging from sympathetic to critical. Some users expressed empathy, while others pointed out the potential dangers of approaching an artist on stage uninvited.
See some reactions below:
- @AimThaMachine_: “This is one never wake up. If say na US, walai, Burna Boy for dey on him toes because US Media go don already open shop for him head before some lawyers go send am letter.”
- @BadpreneurJiggy: “There’s many folks on this App that would feel fulfilled to just get a signed autograph or A picture with their favorite artist or something but if it’s not outside the country where they can behave themselves you won’t get an opportunity to see such…. It’s crazy how you can comport yourself outside the country but can’t do same in your homeland.”
- @i_am_olamide1: “E no go come out keh😂😂..make e go collect millions from cubana oo.”
- @abdurashid24: “You better go meet Owerri Rickross to help you cos that guy money too large.”
- @BashiruAbdul11: “His pace towards Burna was so swift, that might have triggered him to kick him.”
- @DKuha16759: “Guy let me get something straight from here , for example u r working on the road and someone from no where just started hugging you or holding ur clothes what will be ur reaction? The guy was just defending himself cos he doesn’t know ur intention period.”
- @OlamilekanGent1: “You dey craze whoever advice you to make this video na fool cause wtf is all this rubbish talk pointless.”
