The Nigerian DJ Association has announced a temporary ban on songs by Afrobeats star Burna Boy, directing disc jockeys both in Nigeria and in the diaspora to remove the artist from their playlists.
Naija News reports that the decision follows a reported altercation between the Grammy-winning singer and popular disc jockey DJ Tunez at a private event in Lagos.
Hours before the announcement, Burna Boy and members of his crew were alleged to have been involved in a physical confrontation with DJ Tunez, whose real name is Michael Babatunde Adeyinka.
Reports are that the incident occurred inside a nightclub, where a disagreement reportedly escalated into a scuffle.
According to The PUNCH, sources alleged that multiple individuals were involved in the clash, with DJ Tunez said to have been assaulted during the incident.
DJs Declare Solidarity With Tunez
Reacting to the development, the DJ body, in a statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday, expressed support for DJ Tunez and urged its members to stand united.
“Showing their support for Tunez, the Nigerian DJ Association has issued a press statement to all disc jockeys to avoid playing the singer’s song,” the statement read.
The association announced that Burna Boy’s songs would be excluded from DJs’ playlists pending further investigation into the incident.
“Burna Boy’s music is temporarily out of any of our DJs’ playlists till further notice. Our team will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident that occurred last night involving one of our own, DJ Tunez,” it stated.
The association emphasised the need for fairness, professionalism, and unity within the entertainment industry, stressing that all DJs must be treated with dignity.
“Please note: Here at NigerianDJ, we put all our DJs first, standing firm on ‘ALL DJs are EQUAL,’ and offering a transparent, personal service to help our DJs and clients achieve their goals and ambitions,” the statement added.
It further urged members to reject discrimination and uphold the values of equality and respect.
“Please ensure freedom and equality for all DJs nationwide so they can flourish. We cannot all succeed when half of us are being held back.
“The NigerianDJ is fully against the discrimination of any of its #NDJ,” it reads further.
However, as of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from Burna Boy or his management team regarding the alleged incident or the DJs’ decision.
