Burna Boy Accused of 'Damage Control' After Pausing L.A. Show to Show Support for Nigeria, Sudan
- Nigerian singer Burna Boy has become a fresh topic of discussion online following his recent show in Los Angeles, USA
- In a viral clip, the No Sign of Weakness crooner was seen performing on a giant stage as he thrilled fans with his energetic set
- In the middle of the performance, Burna Boy paused to show solidarity with his compatriots, as well as Sudan and the Congo
Nigerian superstar Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, sparked debate online after pausing his sold-out Los Angeles show to deliver a brief political message to African audiences around the world.
In a viral clip shared across social media, the Grammy Awards winner stood on a massive stage and took a moment between songs to address ongoing crises affecting several African nations.
Source: Instagram
Drawing loud cheers from parts of the crowd, he said:
“Free Sudan, free Nigeria, because that’s what’s important to me.”
Burna Boy’s decision to speak out was intended as a show of solidarity with citizens facing violence and humanitarian struggles in Sudan, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
While many praised him for using his platform, others accused him of making the statement as a form of 'damage control', prompting mixed reactions online.
After delivering the message, Burna Boy quickly shifted back into performance mode with his global hit Last Last.
The singer energised the venue as he whipped his shirt in the air, dancing and entertaining a large crowd of fans in America.
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It is not easy to speak up as a global star - Daniel, Burna Boy's fan
In a chat with one of Burna Boy's die-hard fans, he praised the singer for using his plaform effectively. In his words:
"He’s using his platform not just to hype up the crowd, but to stand with people suffering back home. Some call it ‘damage control,’ but I see a brother who hasn’t forgotten where he came from, someone who cares as much about the people as about his fame.
It’s not easy being a global superstar and still staying grounded enough to speak on these serious issues."
Reactions to Burna Boy's prayer for Nigeria
Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:
@thegr8eminent said:
"This dude still cares... Alas, he's been misunderstood all these while and that's cuz of a h8te agenda sponsored by his enemies who only crave his downfall."
@EmmanuelBi58942 said:
"Some [expletive] go still drag am !!! I stand on it burna is one of the greatest person Africa has produced."
@oddly_intel said:
"Damage control?"
@Bassfoxp said:
"Make them cry blood. More greatness to El major. Only Burna is 1million men Cowardice Nigerians can never relate."
@FrankMarkD1 said:
"Omo enemies dey cry ajeh,u know why after dat incident people still dey buy burna tickets. They think dey can cancel wu they didn't create."
@kneelkaboy said:
"Never seen someone so performative in my life."
@nahereicomedey said:
"If I do 99 good, e go remain 1."
@Abdul2joseph said:
"Fake love Bro is scare, he had to address the nonsense he said."
@FrankMarkD1 said:
"Omo enemies dey cry ajeh,u know why after dat incident people still dey buy burna tickets. They think dey can cancel wu they didn't create."
@LitDady said:
"Trust me there’ll act like there didn’t see this."
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Daniel Regha rips into Burna Boy's album
Legit.ng also previously reported that controversial critic Daniel Regha had reviewed Burna Boy's latest album. The singer dropped his latest work, titled No Sign of Weakness, on July 11, 2025.
While fans were still digesting the body of work and industry colleagues hailed the project, Regha came forward with a no-holds-barred review that had caused intense debate across music spaces.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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