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I rejected $5m Dubai gig because they wouldn’t allow me smoke weed – Burna Boy
Nigerian Afro-fusion sensation Burna Boy has made headlines after disclosing that he rejected a lucrative $5 million offer to perform in Dubai.
His decision was driven by the fact that accepting the deal would have meant refraining from his favored pastime—smoking weed—while in the United Arab Emirates.
Burna Boy shared this revelation during a video circulating on social media, recorded during a freestyle rehearsal session with his band, Outsiders.
The Emirates has stringent laws against smoking in various public spaces, including parks, beaches, and recreational areas throughout Dubai.
Burna Boy’s refusal to compromise on his lifestyle choices underscores his commitment to his principles and personal preferences, even in the face of substantial financial incentives.
“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… Shey na till dem tell you,” he sang.
Watch the video below:
“Hustle make you go fall off like Brymo” — Burna Boy 👀 👀 pic.twitter.com/XGnCojYMPc
— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) October 31, 2023