Music enthusiasts, fans and non-fans of Burna Boy, are having a field day on social media platforms analysing a controversial statement by the singer over his Coachella debut with Mr Eazi.

Some described him as a “Discount Fela, Okirika Bob Marley, Social Media Lucky Dube & Upgraded Daddy Showkey .”

Recall that the Afrofusion singer had emphatically stated that he is an “African Giant” and questioned the organisers of Coachella for publishing his name in small fonts on its event flyer.

READ ALSO: I’M AN AFRICAN GIANT! I don’t appreciate my name written in small fonts in your bill, Burna Boy chides Coachella organisers

Burna Boy had also demanded that the organisers “fix things” quickly in a since-deleted post on his Instagram page.

However, his bold statements have attracted a myriad of Twitter reactions with many faulting his stance.

Some music lovers and non-fans lambasted Burna for disrespecting one of the most famous, and profitable music festivals in the United States and all over the world.

Many also mocked him for calling himself an “African Giant” and used derogatory and hilarious meme’s to describe the “Ye” crooner.

Some also supported the 27-year-old singer claiming that he had a right to demand the kind of treatment he deserved.

Meanwhile, Burna Boy has painstakingly explained himself in a recent post on his Insta stories,

Burna said that nothing he says comes from any place of pride or any sense of entitlement.

The post reads;

“I represent a whole generation of solid African creatives going global.

“Not the soft, low self-esteem African with the slave mentality. I will soon grant an interview soon to make myself understood.

“Nothing i say comes from any place of “pride” or any sense of entitlement.

“It comes from my vision of the future of Africa, not just African music.“

 

On January 3, 2019, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival released its lineup.

Headlining the popular annual event, held in Indio, California, are Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande.

Joining them in April for the first time are Nigerian music stars Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy and Tosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi.

See some comments:

They’ve called Burna Boy A Discount Fela, Okirika Bob Marley, Social Media Lucky Dube & Upgraded Daddy Showkey ?

— JAGS (@EtniesJags) January 3, 2019

You people really calling Burna Boy Discount Fela, Okirika Bob Marley & Social Media Lucky Dube after all the Love few weeks ago. There is really no LOVE on this App, i Hate y”all ??

— KinG NomSo? (@ani_nomso) January 3, 2019

Burna Boy is not yet an African giant.

He’s not even a giant in the Nigerian music industry yet.

One good music year and baba just dey misbehave.

Is this pride or entitlement or just plain stupidity?

— Serious Bants ?? (@Xcel_101) January 3, 2019

Lol. He actually should have just went to perform and probably earn that phrase.

‘African Giant’ not by small fonts please.

— Reeds runs things (@Farreeds) January 3, 2019

Burna boy. No notable award to his name.. No Billboard appearance. No BET nomination.. Just one breakthrough year and he gets picked for coachella for the first time in his life and this nigga thinks he’s Drake. You want your name in caps like Ariana that has 141m followers on IG

— BREZZIDENT (@OlaTheOG) January 3, 2019

Your biggest hit doesn’t even have 10m YouTube views. Ariana Grande alone can pull 300k people… The list is full of artistes bigger than you.. Just build on your amazing year and keep getting better

Then.. Maybe one day!

— BREZZIDENT (@OlaTheOG) January 3, 2019

He’s such a joker
Even Instagram models like @SommerRay and @JenSelter no one other than thirsty Niggas on instagram know have way more followers than him.

— 45inch PECS ? (@yussufseyi) January 3, 2019

Mr Eazi is there, you don’t see him making noise. They put Wizkid last year, that one didn’t even bother to show up

— ‘Khasome (@doraayobami) January 3, 2019

When a butterfly thinks himself a bird, he feels good, and flies with pride. But when a butterfly speaks of himself as a bird in public, he only attracts ridicule to himself.

— Socio-Buzz (@sociointel) January 3, 2019

The Industry around the whole world today has really gassed up some new artist( I’m not calling him). Social media, trends, hype, one good album has really pumped some people’s ego. A lot of people!

— Praise_Nwandu (@AweleNwandu) January 3, 2019

He just wanted his name capitalized, was that too much to ask ?

— Hafeez ThePlug? (@13flare_) January 3, 2019

141 million followers means that there is a possibility over half will come to the show or at least try to. That’s what it means. Also, Coachella isn’t for people in your “avenue”. Thank you.

— #EndASUUstrike (@hecallsmemilan) January 3, 2019

Glad to see Burna on Coachella line up, perhaps the extra noise he made and the coverage it is receiving will get people curious enough to check out his music and subsequently, his set.
The world does reward arrogant men.??‍♀️
Perhaps this notoriety will reap postive results.

— TheGirlsLikeMe?⚡ (@DoreenGLM) January 3, 2019

Welcome To Twitter NG…
.
Burna Boy went from the
Next Fela on 26th December 2018
To
Discount Fela and Social Media Lucky Dube on 3rd January 2019
.
This Needs to be studied in business schools all over the world..
.
African Giant.? pic.twitter.com/ecwnAyh012

— The Kingmaker? (@SmithVinci) January 3, 2019

A Nigerian Artist that you know what…nobody…Burna Boy is nobody

— Zaphod Beeblebrox (@Boboye_Ak) January 3, 2019

Please don’t make this diaspora war when it’s not. Most ppl who go to this festival (white ppl) most likely don’t know who Burna Boy is either. https://t.co/ZKABFrTYhJ

— Sasa (@chocoolatseh) January 3, 2019

Tame has 5,510,216 monthly listeners on Spotify compared to 892,800 listeners for Burna.
Twitter is not the standard for artists. https://t.co/E23slUHQKk

— Leo Babarinde Dasilva (@SirLeoBDasilva) January 3, 2019

Burna boy is just a local champion

— i am BEEFAHS and i follow back (@BeefahsC) January 3, 2019

The sad thing is a Coachella in Africa would still have Burna in small font

— DESIGN MERCHANT (@_JustFEMI) January 3, 2019

So burna boy is angry that his name was written in small fonts??

Ahh this is quality weed at work

— elviiz MONTANA?? (@ELVIIZ18) January 3, 2019

I Love Burna Boy but I don’t think the font size thing with Coachella was anything to rant about.

Go there and murder the stage,that’s how you show them you are an African Giant.

— Chef Preem??? ? (@Poshpresh) January 3, 2019

Notable Coachella 2019 acts written in small font:

Wiz Khalifa
Kid Cudi
Solange
Juice Wrld
Diplo
DJ Snake
Janelle Monae
Zedd
Khalid
Pusha T
Idris Elba
Ella Mai
Playboi Carti
Billie Eilish
Bad Bunny
J Balvin
Virgil Abloh

Calm down Burna Boy AKA African Giant ?

— Pye Waw (@pyewaw) January 3, 2019

Even the people Burna paid to run Ads during his concert are mocking him about this coachella saga???? moral lesson: nobody gives AF bout you, they just want your money.
Twitter is a dangerous zone??????

— IYAWO THICKER BODY? (@sleeky4) January 3, 2019

Burna boy trying to find his name on the Coachella set list pic.twitter.com/I9dfG21lsm

— Mo? (@Sandymonajj) January 3, 2019

There was a time when African acts were just happy to be recognized by BET, MTV, etc. But when they received their awards, it was on some irrelevant stage. It was fine until someone demanded they receive their awards on the main stage. It has happened.

— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) January 3, 2019

Burna Boy is fighting for his Name to be written in Big Fonts, Wizkid/Fuse fought for African Awards not to be given back stage. Wizkhalifa, Edris Elba, etc are written in Small Fonts too so its not an African thing. They are Clearly not the Same Thing please dear ?

— KinG NomSo? (@ani_nomso) January 3, 2019

Now Burna Boy is demanding Coachella respect him by making his name more visible on their publicity materials. We all have different opinions about this, but when African acts start getting same big font size as foreign acts, remember that someone fought that battle. Selah

— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) January 3, 2019

Burna Boy is fighting for his Name to be written in Big Fonts, Wizkid/Fuse fought for African Awards not to be given back stage. Wizkhalifa, Edris Elba, etc are written in Small Fonts too so its not an African thing. They are Clearly not the Same Thing please dear ?

— KinG NomSo? (@ani_nomso) January 3, 2019

You people saying it’s a different scenario probably don’t know that what someone can take, another can’t. Burna spoke his mind. He believes he deserves more than a small font. Leave him.

— Taofeek Oseni (@HEAD_MASTA) January 3, 2019

Loool Burna Boy got to Coachela and you would think all Nigerians would be happy and supporting their brother, but my TL is full of the saltiest people, some nigga had Ariana Grande accomplishments to even compare to his, like damn were you vying for the spot or something? pic.twitter.com/N5O4LVhbXU

— Jomo (@young_marvin) January 3, 2019

Not a big fan of Ariana but let’s face facts, she pulls way bigger crowds than Burna. And I love Burna uno. He’s there, he should be happy. Build from that.

— P A U L (@Tochoz) January 3, 2019

One thing Av learnt so far about this Burna boy diss is that, Nigerians don’t pocket nonsense irrespective of how good you are. ?

— Akinpelu Ayomide (@Ayomidey) January 3, 2019

Burna boy was looking at the Coachella like the way he looked at that girl at the end of the on the low video before he could find his name that shit was disrespectful…?

— Skọdọ (@poshkunlexy007) January 3, 2019

Hi Burna Boy

In 2013, Tame Impala was written in small font (third day)

In 2015, Tame Impala’s font got bolder (first day)

In 2019, Tame Impala becomes an headliner.

6 whole years!!

You’re welcome!! pic.twitter.com/H4PCzOgvRk

— The Upcoming Artist Guide (@Thejollofdiary) January 3, 2019

Yea yea burna is a great artiste but Burna boy needs humility. Fk that. He messed up. So many artistes in smaller fonts but he just had to bring out his Nigerian egoistic behavior. Sit down bitch. B humble. U r using ur own hands to ruin ur own blessing. @burnaboy

— esq. (@MzNicetits) January 3, 2019