Global star Burna Boy opened his ‘No Sign of Weakness Tour’ on Monday night, November 12, with fireworks, sweat, and controversy.
The Afrobeats hitmaker, who recently bagged two Grammy nominations, headlined the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, becoming the first Nigerian artist ever to sell out the legendary venue.
Burna Boy performing “Buy You Life” live at his sold out concert in Morrison, Colorado. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3DTtvYE9n3
— benny. (@1BENNY7G) November 13, 2025
But the historic moment turned chaotic when Burna spotted a couple near the front row… fast asleep. The self-proclaimed African Giant didn’t let it slide, and the internet hasn’t stopped talking since.
“Take Her Home, Fast!” – Burna Boy Loses Patience Mid-Show
Halfway through his set, Burna stopped his performance after spotting a fan and his girlfriend seated in the front, apparently asleep.
The Afrobeats giant, known for his fiercely intense stage presence, refused to restart until the couple was removed from the premises. In footage that has since gone viral on social media, Burna made his feelings clear in a furious, microphone-led tirade from the stage. Burna Boy emphasised that his art demands full attention and respect.
“We are doing this music because we love you, you understand?” he said, visibly upset.
“So when I stand up here and I see you over there sleeping with your girl in front of me, it pisses me the f*** off, men. So please take her home, fast, now!! Take her home.”
Burna Boy asked a fan & his girlfriend leave his show in Colorado last night because they were sleeping 😳
"Bro, I'm not doing no more songs until you take her home. Wallahi I'm not doing another song until you go home" pic.twitter.com/NERTXH8dfG— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) November 13, 2025
“I’m Not Doing Another Song Till You Leave”
Burna wasn’t bluffing. He refused to continue the show until the pair left the amphitheatre.
The tension thickened. The couple hesitated, maybe thinking it was all a joke. It wasn’t. Burna doubled down, pacing across the stage.
“I’m not doing any more songs until you take her home,” Burna reiterated. “Hurry up! Walahi, I’m not doing another song until you go home.”
The audience roared, half-nervous, half-thrilled. Security moved in. Within moments, the sleepy lovebirds were escorted out to a mix of laughter and loud applause.
And just like that, Burna snapped back into performance mode. The lights flared. The drums hit. And he launched straight into his 2018 global anthem “Ye,”. The energy rebounded instantly as he had successfully delivered his message: no weakness allowed.
Social Media Reacts
Clips of the ejection had flooded X (Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram, leaving fans divided. But everyone had an opinion.
Supporters applauded Burna’s zero-tolerance stance.
It’s simple, if you’re lucky enough to sit front row at a Burna Boy concert, bring the same energy he brings on stage. It’s not a movie night, it’s an experience. If you can’t keep up, don’t block someone else’s vibe. Burna just kept the energy pure.
— Villain Arc. (@xxxxcrawford) November 13, 2025
Damini Ogulu…😭😭😭 This man is a proper Nigerian man. E no send anybody.
— F Ó L Ú 🚀 (@FolushoxFolarin) November 13, 2025
While others accused him of overreacting.
Should an artist do this to someone that bought ticket to come see them perform?
— YOUNGSTAR TMF (@_YoungstarTMF) November 13, 2025
Should an artist do this to someone that bought ticket to come see them perform?
— YOUNGSTAR TMF (@_YoungstarTMF) November 13, 2025
Calling them out? No wahala! … Asking them to go home? As per what?!!😭😂
— Tobi (@sheisTobi_) November 13, 2025
This is ridiculous, rude, egotistical & quite disrespectful, no empathy just crude ego, he didn’t consider if they are fine or experiencing crisis, he could have offered them water or even turn it up & have them come up stage & share why they fell asleep ? He probably came late
— Trace Scorch (@_TraceBaba) November 13, 2025
He didn't do anything wrong.
Buying front row tickets at a concert to sleep through the show is a slap to the face of the artist, it's disrespectful.— Sailor_69 (@Ghost_Valhalla_) November 13, 2025
Burna Boy’s History of Chasing Fans Away From His Shows
This was not the first time Burna Boy has chased a fan away from his show.
At his 2019 Atlanta concert, he infamously returned a fan’s money and demanded that the fan leave the show because the fan was not energetic enough and was giving off “bad energy”.
Burnaboy concert isn’t for the weak if you do anyhow you see anyhow 😂 https://t.co/l1zNy30461 pic.twitter.com/zMImlYRorf
— ᴘɪᴄᴏʟᴏ ✞ (@PicoloTexas) November 13, 2025
