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Nigerians Hit Burna Boy As He Resists Protest Call

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September 30, 2020

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By Ayodele Oluwafemi

Mixed reactions have trailed the decision of Burna Boy to reject the invitation from Omoyele Sowore to join the October 1 protest.

On Tuesday, Sowore, via his Twitter handle, invited Burna boy for the October 1, nationwide protest.

The activist said the Grammy award nominee has never led a protest in the country despite the comparison with legendary afro singer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti as he enjoined him to join the protest.

Responding to the invitation, Burna Boy told Sowore to leave him out of the protest, saying he does not trust Nigerian politicians.

Burna Boy wrote, “Everybody is a Fela fan and supporter now that he is dead. Humans are so Funny, You politicians are ALL the same (especially in Nigeria) and Frankly I don’t trust none of you.@YeleSowore.

“@YeleSowore Well. I am NOT FELA. I Have said that countless times. But you sir Are a politician. Leave me out of your schemes. Thanks.”

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Many Nigerians have reacted to the clash between Burna Boy and Sowore.

Some lambasted the artiste for riding on the fame of legendary afro-beat musician, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, without imitating the revolutionary movement of Fela.

They also recounted how Burna Boy referred to Nigerian youths as cowards, who cannot fight for their rights, in wake of fire incidents that rocked the Treasury House.

However, some Nigerians supported the artiste, arguing that he has the fundamental right to reject a protest and he should not be bullied to participate.

See reactions:

Things I learnt from this Fela trend

1. Burna boy is not as brave as he claims…just weed inspired lyrics and Insha Allah

2. Sowore’s desperation is suspicious..it appears he’s more concerned about his very own agenda than making Nigeria better

Drops mic ??‍???‍?
— timi ? (@kvng__timmy) September 30, 2020

Burna Boy: Nigerian youths are cowards, scared to fight etc etc. (from his album)

Yele Sowore: Burna Boy, join us in a protest against the government.

Burna Boy: I don’t trust Nigerian politicians, they are all the same.

So you didn’t know this when you were calling us names?
— Man of Letters. (@Letter_to_Jack) September 30, 2020

Burna boy doesn't owe anyone a protest. What he owes everyone is to spare us his righteous indignation that suggests he's more pressed about Nigeria's issues than the rest of us because he samples Fela. Fela could call us mumu cos he did the work, he was front and centre.
— Ẹ̀gbọ́n (@Olumuyiwa__) September 30, 2020

Burna boy made a video and called youths cowards. Ok, you that you're not a coward, come out and lead protest… You won't.

Ogbeni, practice what you preach.
— Your Daddy (@ToyosiGodwin) September 30, 2020

All of us including Burna Boy are not in the wrong for being skeptical, infact history shows that we must not sleep with two eyes close. The decision to protest is also very personal.

But he referred to us as cowards for our skepticism, now he’s a coward for his too.

Simple.
— Man of Letters. (@Letter_to_Jack) September 30, 2020

People might say Sowore is trying to make Burna Boy an instrument to actualize his agenda, but the point for me is that if you can talk the talk, you should be able to walk the talk. No be by calling people cowards in your song. I'm sure Fela won't be proud right now.
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) September 30, 2020

Burna once made a video on Instagram mocking us when fire broke out during one of the Abuja Money heist episodes in the Accountant General’s office, he is so quick to call the us lazy but he isn’t even ready to lead any movement?

Baba just dey use Fela get streams & cash out
— Tife? (@tifefabunmi) September 30, 2020

Fela: "No be outside Buhari dey ee, na krase man be dat, animal in krase man skin"

Burna Boy: I am Fela

Sowore: Come and do your own

Burna Boy: pic.twitter.com/bIGcXcODoG
— Code Black (@joe_unofficial) September 30, 2020

It's funny that Nigerians are dragging Burna boy for refusing to lead a protest most of them would be too scared to show up for.

The hypocrisy is too loud!
— KANNY? (@o_kanyy) September 30, 2020

Nigerian musicians want to pick & choose the part of Fela they want to be. That’s nonsense ?

You just want to smoke, carry women & sing audio activism in the studio?

Oya come & protest & show workings, baba turned Burna Durotoye. Shalaye FC.
— POOJA… (@PoojaMedia) September 30, 2020

Some people are asking BurnaBoy to come out and lead protests..

You people had a carnival at Ojota then in the name of protests and apparently just want another round of entertainment.

You better leave Burna to keep rolling his waist and face what you are supposed to do.
— Gene Grey (@EuginhoCortez) September 30, 2020

Burna Boy doesn’t want DSS wahala. Man wants to drop hits, fly to London on private jet and give interviews about revolution, being an African giant & how we are cowards who can’t face govt.

Sowore likes DSS wahala.

Sowore says Burna (Fela Jnr) come and join us. Burna says no?
— Dr. Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) September 29, 2020

However Burna Boy wants to rep Fela is his business, like his entire business.

What is this shameless gaslighting & guilt tripping him into political activism cos he projects Fela or says he's Fela inspired? Na by force?

There is nothing I won't see on this Obasanjo's Internet.
— UG (@UgwunnaEjikem) September 29, 2020

Burna is genius mahn, never allow these politicians to use you in pushing their agendas, sowore or whoever they all are doing it for selfish interest. Burna boy is an entertainer jst allow him to entertain us, no one even suppose to stress himself over this country.
— Al'ameen✨ (@Al_ameen_Yabo) September 29, 2020

Still baffled that anyone even thinks of Burna Boy as 'a revolutionary musician'.

The only thing he revolves is samples from classic songs.
— Ayo Sogunro – #Transformist (@ayosogunro) September 30, 2020

Burna boy dey follow sowore drag who be Fela the legend?

Burna has never done anything to be compared to Fela other than smoke Nigerian weed and where pants and Sowore is just doing all this out of selfish interest .

Erica is still looking for money ohh .#EricasDiary
— A L C H E M I S T ✨ (@Alcheemist_) September 29, 2020

Burna boy claims fella blood flows in his veins but Yet he hates politicians.
I see that he's only carry fela for business gains.

Fela was a politician too like sowore and even contested for president .#Thread pic.twitter.com/prtaZjk1H1
— MOONSHINE ⏲ (@ill_nojie) September 30, 2020

Burna – I am the next Fela. Nigerians let’s fight for our country.

Sowore – Burna, come join our protest.

Burna – I’m not doing.
— Chief Hydra (@BrianJDennis) September 29, 2020

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