Nigerian comedian, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi better known as Mr Jollof has disclosed that Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy rejected N1 billion to perform at a concert organised by him and some investors.
The show promoter stated on his Instagram page that they proposed an offer of $1 million (N1.3 billion) to the musician’s team for the concert in Warri, Delta State, but it was turned down because it was below the singer’s usual fee.
Attaching a video, Mr Jollof wrote
“Me and some investors reached out to Burna Boy’s team for a concert in Delta State for One Million US Dollars (1.3 billion Naira today’s rate). Guess what? They said it’s too small.
“Burna Boy no dey Nigeria lane again oo because we didn’t utilise him enough before he was exported to global music market. No jokes.”
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See how Netizens reacted to the video below
One Iyf Dramah wrote: “Giant for a reason”
One Ope Isreal wrote: “I’m glad someone that’s not on his team is confirming his greatness cos I don’t know why we’re bringing down our fellow citizen just because we are more in love with another artiste. Burnaboy is not proud, he’s not giving the energy given to him by us. He’s the biggest artiste right now even though I love wizkid more, I still acknowledge that”
One I Am Eniola Myde wrote: “I was at his show in Berlin , Germany last year December , that was when I knew that Burna is clear . Man is clear”
One Big Frobys wrote: “Exactly what I was discussing with my guys yesterday say BURNA don go finally as he is no longer interested in Nigeria market like it or not but again. ( Gratitude Is a Must) We love him regardless cos na our odogwu be that. Always showing us working and not talking.”
One Official Carol Jiani wrote: “Truth indeed remember also I am an Igbo Nigerian Artist with 4 Top Ten Billboard hits . It was the Western man that knew and still know our value. Now interesting since the death of my teenage son years ago before his last breath I promised him that I would return to Nigerian I was born there to establish and use music as a powerful tool to help campaign for better healthcare especially cancer that took my son ….. Still our people are still not appreciating their own imagine an Igbo woman Biko myself ….. Thank you for the post so true indeed. Have a brilliant weekend ahead”
One Uncle Dontee wrote: “Senior man, Make una use the money come feed those mama when nor fit they go market again. The people are hungry. No disrespect but Wetin burna one sing when we nor fit stream? #OperationFeedPoor…… that should b on your minds.”
One Dan J4 wrote: “Burna Boy is undoubtedly Africa’s finest and he is pushing so hard to become the world finest and certainly he is getting there. I have full confidence in him and I wish him well always. Big love Oluwa Burna”
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