On Wednesday night at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver, Grammy-winning Nigerian star Burna Boy paused his performance and publicly called for the removal of a fan and his girlfriend after spotting the woman apparently asleep front-and-centre during his set.
Video footage circulating online shows Burna Boy pointing directly at the couple and declaring, “Wallahi, I’m not doing another song until you go home,” before security escorted them from the venue.
The singer referenced his own condition earlier in the evening, saying he had taken medication yet still showed up, and expressed frustration that a fan was disengaged: “When I see you over there with your girl sleeping in front of me, it pisses me the f*** up.”
Reactions from fans on social media have been mixed. Some defended Burna Boy’s demand for high energy from the audience, stating that those in front-row seats must match the vibe on stage. Others criticised the ejection, noting that ticket-buyers should not be removed simply for appearing uninterested.
