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Burna Boy Cancels Five Tour Dates as Ticket Sales Plunge Amid Controversy After He Sent a Sleeping Fan out of His Concert
Burna Boy’s No Sign of Weakness Tour has hit an unexpected bump, as the African giant reportedly cancelled five arena shows after a sharp decline in ticket sales, a drop many observers link to the wave of controversy surrounding him in recent weeks.
It all started when a viral clip from one of his US shows began making the rounds on social media.
In the video, the Grammy winner paused mid-performance to call out a female fan who appeared to be sleeping in the front row. Her boyfriend eventually escorted her outside, but the internet was far from done with the moment.
The uproar grew louder when an older video resurfaced of the clip in which Burna Boy said he prefers rich fans and that he doesn’t ask anyone to be his fans.
Those words didn’t sit well with many people, especially at a time when concert tickets everywhere are becoming increasingly expensive. For many Nigerians and international fans, the comments came across as prideful and disconnected.
Amid the backlash, Burna Boy returned to social media to share a vulnerable message. He admitted he hasn’t been in the best mental space lately, saying he has been “going through personal battles” and lamenting that people are quick to react whenever he slips up.
His reflection added an emotional layer to the entire saga, but by then the momentum had already tilted.
Reports say the controversies caused a noticeable slowdown in ticket demand, with buyers pulling back across several tour destinations.
As the numbers dipped, promoters quietly cut five arena dates from the schedule, blaming the cancellations on low ticket sales.
The news ignited fresh debates online. Critics argued that Burna Boy’s actions and statements had come full circle, influencing public perception and ultimately affecting turnout.
Supporters, on the other hand, insisted he was being unfairly judged at a tough moment in his life.
Still, what’s clear is that this chapter has been a reminder of how quickly the energy around a global superstar can shift, especially when the spotlight is unforgiving and the world is watching closely.
Burna boy has now cancelled 5 arenas from “NSOW”tour due to LOW TICKET 🎫 SALES!!!
The end of an era 😭 pic.twitter.com/gKuA3caTTH
— 𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐊𝐘 (@bigswankky) November 26, 2025