Acclaimed Naija star Burna Boy has had enough of the Twitter trolls.
The ‘Gum Body’ crooner took to his Twitter account to announce that he was officially done with the social media platform. Yesterday, the self-proclaimed ‘African Giant’ uploaded a freestyle after a Twitter exchange with fellow Naija star Reekado Banks.
In his post Burna Boy also known as Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu tweeted “I don’t really know what a hit battle is but I’m willing to go toe to toe with ANY worthy challenger. Lyrically, musically, physically. However they want it” But once Reekado Banks responded, Burna was quick to inform him, they are not on the same level.
😂😂😂. You know I got too much love for you bro. But didn’t you see wen I said “Worthy Challenger”? Reeky oooooo!!! https://t.co/xv7lvr4XnI— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) March 31, 2020
He went on to share a freestyle that was previously deleted on his Instagram platform urging followers to take a listen; however it seems that the damage had already been done. His name had already been sullied after Nigerian Twitter stood in defense of Banks, due to Burna’s harsh comments.
He is scared. He knows Reekado is a beast lyrically. Man writes his song.— UNCLE MIKE (@mikkyraxy) March 31, 2020
Burna went on to post what he thought was a good freestyle but it seems his talents and self-righteous attitude did not sit well with many.
I hope you guys caught the whole thing. Freestyle Straight from my chest. https://t.co/tGIfbawUXP— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) March 31, 2020 It’s like your ego has gone far beyond you weed intake and it’s really messing with you bruh @burnaboy just know I’m few years time you’ll run out of @felakuti songs to copy and you’ll go back to the dirty drain you came out from #Wizkidfc #WizkidTheGreatest— charlesthegiant (@charlesunachuk3) March 31, 2020
Many others shared a few choice words with the Grammy-nominated act, pointing out that his career was not as big as he thought. One commented, “A king never tries to prove himself”, while another pointed out that his success is only a figment of his imagination quoting Game of Thrones character Tywin Lannister. The user wrote “He who says, ” I’m king, I’m king, is no true king.” Another went on to say, “Forget about freestyle they said your head is bigger than your career.” One tweep added, ” Do more of this, and less sampling.” Clearly the twitter-verse was less than impressed.
Needless to say, Burna was not expecting such cut-throat responses, and went to tell off Naija Twitter for their unfiltered opinions on his career, which according to him, they know nothing about.
If what Nigerian twitter said about me had any effect on me then I would be Dead by now. There’s even a Yoruba saying that translates “He who says the truth won’t even find a mat to sleep on”. well Ive proved that to be WRONG. You Can’t take nothing from Me.— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) April 1, 2020
He later went off the deep end, proclaiming that he would no longer be on Twitter for the foreseeable future.” This is my Last personal tweet Ever. I Imma just leave this app cuz apparently I’m too real for it.”
This is my Last personal tweet Ever. I Imma just leave this app cuz apparently I’m too real for it. Everyone please use this COV-19 times to really find out what your true purpose in this world is, train your mind and Body to the fullest, get Closer to the Most high n ur Family.— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) April 1, 2020
But it turns out, that Naija Twitter are keen to ensure that they had the last say. Burna Boy was surely brought back down to earth, as many others continued to deflate at his lofty air of self-importance.
You said you won't go to SA again yet you almost went. You are not a man of your word Ode, youve said you won't tweet personal tweets again for like 1Million times. Before the end of this April you go talk am again.
You said streaming numbers don't matter when Mayorkun was celebrating his yet few weeks later you celebrated yours.
Ebunuoluwa you are not too real for Twitter , you just talk too much for a celebrity.
Love your music tho.— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) April 1, 2020
We will definitely see you here next month .
We love your music but damn man , you talk too damn much .
Ease up on your intakes .
We won’t miss you
BYE!!!!!— Gentle_Ezenwanyi (@Queen_Minic) April 1, 2020
Set Awon Gidigbo.— ShakaZulu🥋 (@femifemo_) April 1, 2020
Whether Burna Boy will ever tweet again remains to be seen.
But the most important take away is that no Nigerian artist’s ego will ever go unchecked, if Nigerian Twitter has anything to do with it.
