According to **Vanguard News**, the Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) has officially prohibited the play of Burna Boy’s discography across their network of DJs following a physical altercation. The incident reportedly took place at “Obi’s House,” a prominent weekly event in Lagos, where a heated argument between the Grammy winner and DJ Tunez allegedly turned violent. Witnesses claim members of the singer’s entourage were involved before the situation was de-escalated.
**The Whistler Newspaper** corroborated the report, quoting an official statement from the DJ association: “Burna Boy Music is temporary out of any of our DJs playlist till further notice.” Additionally, **Nigerian Entertainment Today (NETng)** provided further context via their platform, stating, “Videos from a crowded Lagos party… show what appears to be a brawl between DJ Tunez and Burna Boy.”
**Echotitbits take:**
This is a high-stakes standoff that could significantly impact Burna Boy’s local dominance if the ban holds. While his international streaming numbers are massive, the “street” and club validation provided by Nigerian DJs is the bedrock of Afrobeats’ cultural relevance. Watch for a formal apology or a legal rebuttal from Burna Boy’s management (Spaceship) to de-escalate the tension before the festive season.
Source: The Punch — https://punchng.com/nigerian-dj-association-slams-temporary-ban-on-burna-boys-songs-after-clash-with-dj-tunez/ April 8, 2026
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