The Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) has officially placed a temporary ban on all songs by Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy (Damini Ogulu) following a reported physical altercation with DJ Tunez (Michael Babatunde Adeyinka).
The directive, issued today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, instructs all member DJs across major clubs and radio stations both in Nigeria and the diaspora to remove the singer’s music from their playlists until further notice.
The “Obi’s House” Incident
The ban stems from an incident that occurred on the evening of Monday, April 6, at Obi’s House, a popular weekly Afrobeats gathering in Lagos.
- The Conflict: Eyewitness accounts and viral videos suggest a heated argument between Burna Boy and DJ Tunez escalated into a physical confrontation. Some reports allege that members of Burna Boy’s security team joined the fray, while others claim the tension arose because DJ Tunez was playing Wizkid’s songs and had supposedly played an unreleased track.
- The Assault: Disturbing footage circulating online appears to show DJ Tunez being assaulted during the scuffle.
- Tunez’s Response: DJ Tunez has since broken his silence on the matter, calling for professionalism while his colleagues in the association rally around him.
The NDJ’s “All DJs are Equal” Stance
In a strongly worded statement released on Instagram, the NDJ condemned the act of hostility and emphasized that their decision is rooted in the principle of mutual respect.
“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… We urge DJs in Nigeria to be vigilant and respectful, but respect must be mutual. ALL DJs are EQUAL.”
Impact and Industry Reaction
This is one of the most significant collective actions taken by the Nigerian DJ community against a major artist.
- Radio & Clubs: Many top Lagos and Abuja DJs have already confirmed they are complying with the boycott to show solidarity.
- Management Silence: As of this afternoon, Burna Boy’s management team has not issued an official response to the ban or the assault allegations.
