Burna Boy Maintains Silence as U.S. Tour Faces Cancellations After Viral “Sleeping Fan” Incident

Burna Boy Maintains Silence as U.S. Tour Faces Cancellations After Viral “Sleeping Fan” Incident

Grammy-winning Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has remained completely silent across his social media platforms as cancellations mount following his controversial confrontation with a sleeping fan during his ongoing “No Sign of Weakness” tour in the United States.

The Nigerian singer, known for his active presence on Instagram, X, and Facebook, has issued no statement since the November 12 incident at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, where he halted his performance to call out a woman in the front row who appeared to be asleep. Burna Boy reportedly demanded her removal before continuing the show — a moment that quickly went viral and sparked intense online criticism.

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The fan, later identified as Chaltu Jateny, said she had attended the concert while grieving the loss of her daughter’s father and was emotionally exhausted. “I have been mentally, physically, and emotionally drained… I came to his show to put a smile on my face,” she wrote on X, a message that deepened public backlash against the artiste.

The clip ignited heated debate across social platforms, with critics describing Burna Boy’s reaction as insensitive, while loyal supporters argued that the incident was being blown out of proportion.

In the days that followed, several venues and organisers reportedly cancelled or postponed upcoming appearances involving the singer. Though official reasons were not provided in some cases, industry sources suggest the ongoing public relations fallout played a major role.

Burna Boy’s continued silence has fuelled speculation, as fans await an apology, explanation, or any form of clarification. As of press time, all his verified social media pages remain without any update addressing the controversy.

Burna Boy Maintains Silence as U.S. Tour Faces Cancellations After Viral “Sleeping Fan” Incident