The physical altercation between Burna Boy and DJ Tunez at “Obi’s House” on April 6, 2026, has evolved from a club scuffle into a full-blown industry war. As of Monday, April 13, the fallout has split the Nigerian music ecosystem into two camps.
1. Burna Boy’s “One-Man Army” Defense
Following accusations that he used his security detail to “gang up” on the DJ, Burna Boy went on a viral Instagram Live session with Shallipopi to set the record straight.
- The “Two Slaps” Admission: Burna explicitly denied using a group. “Shalli, no be 10 people touch that guy, na only me… Two slap na im I give am,” he boasted.
- The “Internet Power” Jab: He challenged Wizkid (Tunez’s boss) to a real-life confrontation, mocking him for only being “brave on Twitter.”
- The Mockery: Burna has since been trolling Tunez by posting videos of himself falling to the floor with the caption “Ogbafia dey for ground,” referencing the DJ’s nickname.
2. The “Ban” Confusion: NDJ vs. DJAN
The biggest consequence has been the threat to Burna Boy’s airplay, though the “ban” is currently inconsistent:
- The NDJ “Delisting”: The Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) released a stern statement suspending Burna Boy’s music from their members’ playlists. They cited a “zero-tolerance policy for violence against entertainers.”
- The DJAN Pushback: In a major twist, the Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN), led by Prince Akim Edeh, officially refuted the ban. They labeled the boycott reports as “false and misleading,” stating they have no intention of banning a global icon and noted that DJ Tunez is not a registered member of their specific body.
3. Wizkid’s Subtle Shade
Wizkid has largely stayed out of the mud, but he did post a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter) that fans have interpreted as a direct response to Burna Boy’s behavior. The post, which simply read, “Protect your peace… some people are just losing it,” triggered a massive wave of #WizkidFC vs. #BurnaBoy fans clashing in the comments.
