In an update published by **The Guardian**, the Nigerian DJ Association has announced a temporary “sonic strike” against Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy, effectively banning his music from their members’ playlists. The decision stems from an alleged physical altercation involving the singer and a popular disc jockey, DJ Tunez, which the association has labeled as an act of “intimidation and physical assault” against their profession.
The industry appears deeply divided, as the Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN) has distanced itself from the move, claiming the ban is “misleading” and that the aggrieved DJ is not a registered member of their specific body. Burna Boy has since addressed the controversy during a live stream, admitting to a confrontation but dismissing claims that his entourage participated in the assault.
**The Punch** reported that “Wizkid joined the fray on social media, mocking the ‘Last Last’ crooner’s actions,” while **Channels TV** noted that “club owners are bracing for the impact the ban might have on nightlife revenue.”
**Echotitbits take:** This is a classic battle for respect within the entertainment ecosystem. While Burna Boy’s global reach makes a local ban difficult to enforce fully, the bad optics could affect his local brand partnerships and festival bookings in the short term.
Source: The Guardian — https://guardian.ng/news/ban-on-burna-boys-songs-by-nigerian-dj-association-sparks-debate/, April 11, 2026
Photo credit: The Guardian
