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Supporters respond to a video that shows Burna Boy telling a backup vocalist to stop talking.

Fans’ thoughts on the Grammy-winning musician’s conduct are widely divided in response to a recent video that captured the Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy interacting with a backup vocalist on stage.

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024, the video quickly went viral on social media and featured Burna Boy speaking to a backup vocalist in front of a sizable crowd during a live concert. When the backup vocalist joined in on the Grammy-winning artist’s rendition of Wizkid’s Ginger song, Burna Boy immediately interrupted and told him to “shut up.”

Burna Boy looked displeased by the support singer’s sudden interruption, so he forcefully cut off their involvement to the performance. The audience responded to Burna Boy’s command with yells and laughs, even if there was a brief tense moment.

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In a swift pivot, the acclaimed artist signaled for his team to transition to his hit song, Ye, effectively redirecting the energy of the performance.

The incident has sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and observers alike, with many taking to social media platforms to express their views on Burna Boy’s handling of the situation. While some fans defended the musician’s actions, citing artistic prerogative and stage presence, others criticized what they perceived as disrespect towards the backup singer.