According to **Vanguard News**, the Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN) has officially stepped in to debunk viral reports claiming a nationwide ban on Burna Boy’s music. The controversy follows a widely publicized physical altercation between the Grammy winner and Wizkid’s official DJ, DJ Tunez, at a Lagos nightclub. While rumors of a blacklist circulated rapidly across social media platforms, the association maintains that no such official directive was issued to its members.
**Ghana Web** confirmed the gravity of the incident, quoting the “Last Last” singer directly: “I only gave him two slaps.” This admission comes amidst a wave of backlash from the DJ community, with some members calling for a boycott of the artist’s discography to protest the alleged assault on their colleague.
**TheCable** also monitored the developing fallout, noting that the DJ Association of Nigeria described the ban rumors as “false and misleading.” A representative for the association stated on their official platform, “We have not banned any artist’s music, as our goal is to maintain the peace within the industry rather than escalate tensions.”
This clash highlights the increasingly volatile relationship between Nigeria’s top-tier artists and the DJs who serve as the backbone of their club promotion. While Burna Boy’s camp seems to be downplaying the physical nature of the dispute, the “two slaps” comment has already become a viral soundbite, potentially damaging his rapport with the DJ community. Watch for a formal mediation session, as Nigerian industry elders often intervene in such high-profile ego clashes to prevent long-term brand damage.
Source: The Guardian — https://guardian.ng/life/music/i-gave-him-two-slaps-burna-boy-breaks-silence-on-wizkid-dj-tunez-clash/April 9, 2026
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