Renowned Nigerian Afrobeat Star Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, has boldly hit back to the widespread backlash following his acquisition of a custom made Venuum Widebody Bugatti Chiron, reportedly valued at 9 billion naira.
The Grammy-winning singer faced intense criticism after the luxury purchase became public, with detractors accusing him of reckless extravagance.
Many argued he should channel such funds into investments or charitable causes instead of personal luxuries, while others questioned the decision to import the high-performance vehicle into Nigeria, citing the country’s poor road infrastructure as unsuitable for exotic cars.
In a live performance at the Afronation concert in Portugal on Friday July 3, 2026, Burna Boy directly fires back at those criticizing him through a sharp freestyle.
“I buy Bugatti, dem ask which road I go drive am? No be today we dey do road like Julius Berger,” he rapped, drawing cheers from the crowd.
The latest controversy echoes another high profile drama from last year involving socialite Sophia Egbueje. She publicly claimed Burna Boy failed to fulfill a promise to buy her a Lamborghini in exchange for intimacy.
The artist neither confirmed nor denied the allegation but addressed it indirectly on his track ‘No Do,’ where he mocked her for making noise over the car.
Sophia later revealed she purchased the Lamborghini herself. The public disagreement strained their relationship and dominated social media discussions at the time.
Burna Boy’s unapologetic stance on his latest purchase continues to spark debates about celebrity spending habits and lifestyle choices in Nigeria.
