Greater Lagos 2024 Concert: Burna Boy kicks fan off stage
Nigerian musician Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu brutally kicked a fan who jumped on stage at the Greater Lagos 2024 concert. The incident happened on New Year’s Eve.
The excited fan made his way to the stage, apparently to hug the music star.
However, Burna Boy responded by delivering a kick that landed the fan on the ground before a bodyguard quickly intervened, escorting the fan off the stage.
A video of the incident has since gone viral, sparking widespread criticism of the artist’s actions. Many Nigerians expressed disappointment, with some calling Burna Boy’s response “brutal.”
“Burna Boy kicked a fan who jumped on stage to hug him at the Greater Lagos concert,” said an X user, @Poojamedia. “I feel for the fan.”
Another user, @GreenBoyofLagos, said, “The fan was just showing love and enthusiasm and didn’t deserve to be kicked.
“Security should’ve handled it better. Hope the fan is okay, and Burna Boy can make it up to them. That’s so sad.”
However, some defended Burna Boy, suggesting that his reaction might have been driven by a need to protect himself, as he could not have known the fan’s intentions when he jumped on stage.
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