Burna Boy, born Damini Ogulu, said in a video circulating on X that he turned down a 5 million dollar offer to perform in Dubai because the UAE's strict laws on cannabis use would not allow him to smoke. Smoking is restricted by Emirati legislation in public recreational spaces including Dubai's parks and beaches.
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Burna Boy – Sweet LoveIn his own words, captured during a rehearsal freestyle with his band Outsiders: "Just now I turned down Dubai money, 5 million dollars na small thing cos me I no dey like to dey go where dem no go gree allow me smoke igbo."
The same freestyle video included a separate moment that has been widely discussed online as a reference to fellow Nigerian artist Brymo, with Burna Boy encouraging others in the room to keep working hard rather than risk losing momentum in their careers. Burna Boy has a long-documented history of candid, unfiltered commentary during freestyles and live rehearsals, and this clip fits that pattern — informal moments that often end up circulating widely because of how directly he speaks compared to the more guarded public statements typical of artists at his level of fame.
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