Update: Burna Boy Addresses Abruptly Ending Performance After A Fan Jumped Onstage: ‘I Got PTSD’

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Update: Burna Boy Addresses Abruptly Ending Performance After A Fan Jumped Onstage: ‘I Got PTSD’

Update: (Jan 1, 2025): Burna Boy is defending himself amid backlash for walking off the stage after a concert-goer bum rushed his set.

In a statement shared to his socials, the Nigerian singer addressed those who felt he was wrong for leaving because people paid to see him.

“It was a free show. I was supposed to do 10mins and did almost an hour”

 

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He continued, explaining jumping on stage with him is something he doesn’t take lightly,

“Everybody knows my rule about getting on stage and startling me when I’m performing. I had an amazing time with Lagos State last night.”

Concluding the statement, he added,

“Don’t jump on my stage like that! I got PTSD. I love you all. Happy new year.”

As reported, the crazy incident occurred at the Greater Lagos Countdown show last night. Now that Burna Boy has shared his POV, has your take on what happened changed?

Original Story: (Jan 1, 2025): Afro music star Burna Boy abruptly ended a recent performance after a fan broke through security and joined him on stage.

A viral clip shows the “Last Last” artist immediately stopping his set at the Greater Lagos Countdown show last night as the concertgoer grabbed his feet after rushing onto the stage.

 

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Burna Boy appeared initially shocked and then reportedly decided to end his set on the spot, signaling to his team that he was done. His reaction has since sparked online debate about whether his response was appropriate.

Do you think Burna Boy’s reaction was justified? Share your thoughts in the comments!