The Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) has imposed a ban on all Burna Boy tracks following a reported clash with DJ Tunez at Obi’s House, a popular Afrobeats event in Lagos.
RoundReports learnt that the confrontation, which unfolded on Monday night, began as a heated exchange between the Grammy-winning artist and DJ Tunez before escalating into a physical altercation.
Witnesses claim members of Burna Boy’s entourage became involved, prompting bystanders to step in and restore calm.
While the precise cause of the dispute remains uncertain, speculation online has linked the incident to long-standing tensions within the Afrobeats scene, particularly DJ Tunez’s close ties to Wizkid, often compared to Burna Boy by fans.
In a statement released on Instagram, the NDJ condemned hostility within the industry and urged for greater unity and respect. The association stressed its commitment to equality among DJs, warning against discrimination of any kind.
The statement read:
“No one is born hating another because of the skin colour, religion, background or gender. People simply learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can also be taught to love since love comes naturally to the human heart than its opposite.
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“Please note: That Here at NigerianDJ, we put all our DJs first, standing firm on 'ALL DJs are EQUAL,' offering a transparent and personal service to help our DJs and clients achieve their goals and ambitions, both in Home 🇳🇬 and in Diaspora 🌎.
“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? Such are the places where every Male and Female #NDJ seek equal justice, equal opportunity and equal dignity without discrimination, irrespective of where it’s coming from, be it from a fellow NDJ or NON NDJ.
“Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerned our #NDJ actions to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world of DJing in Nigeria as a whole.
“However, We plead with all communities #NDJ to please be tolerant—to reject prejudice based on cast, creed, sect, religion or gender. To please ensure freedom and equality for all the DJs nationwide, so that they can flourish. We cannot all succeed when half of us are being held back.
“The NigerianDJ is fully against the Discrimination of any of its #NDJ.”
The statement concluded with the announcement of a boycott: “Burna Boy Music is temporary out of any of our DJs playlist till further notice, our team will carry out a proper investigation on last night incident that happened to one of our own, DJ Tunez.”
As of publication, Burna Boy has not issued a public response.