In a post shared by Punch Newspapers, the Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) has officially declared a temporary ban on playing Burna Boy’s music following an alleged physical clash with DJ Tunez. The incident, which reportedly took place at a private event in Lagos, involved an escalation where members of the singer’s crew were accused of assaulting the popular disc jockey. The association stated that the boycott is a show of solidarity for their colleague and a stand against unprofessionalism and violence within the entertainment industry.
Modern Ghana reported on the fallout, highlighting that Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, was seen in a viral video “offering prayers to avert what she described as negative declarations” following the controversy. The outlet noted that while Burna Boy admitted to a minor confrontation during a livestream, “a video later surfaced online appearing to show a group assault,” which contradicted his initial claims.
The incident was further verified by an official statement from the NDJ on Instagram, which read: “Burna Boy’s music is temporarily out of any of our DJs’ playlists till further notice” while an investigation is conducted. DJ Tunez himself took to social media to acknowledge the support, simply stating on X, “Professionalism over everything.”
**Echotitbits take:** This is a significant blow to Burna Boy’s local dominance, as a radio and club ban in Nigeria can drastically impact a song’s chart performance and cultural relevance. While the singer is known for his “outsider” persona, alienating the very DJs who break his records is a risky move that could lead to a prolonged PR crisis. Expect a more formal legal or public apology if the “African Giant” hopes to see his tracks back on the decks before the summer festival season peaks.
Source: Punch Newspapers — https://punchng.com/nigerian-dj-association-slams-temporary-ban-on-burna-boys-songs-after-clash-with-dj-tunez/ April 13, 2026
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