I Got PTSD, Don’t Jump on My Stage – Burna Boy Reacts to Stage Exit Backlash

Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has addressed the controversy surrounding his sudden exit from the stage during his performance at the Greater Lagos Countdown 2025.

The incident occurred when a fan breached security and rushed towards Burna Boy while he was performing. This prompted the artist to abruptly end his set and leave the stage in frustration.

A viral video of the incident has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many criticizing Burna Boy’s actions as arrogant and disrespectful to his Nigerian fans.

In response, Burna Boy took to his Instagram story on Wednesday to clarify his stance. “It was a free show. I was supposed to do 10mins and did almost an hour. Everybody knows my rule about getting on stage and startling me when I’m performing. I had an amazing time with Lagos state last night. Don’t jump on my stage like that. I got PTSD. I love you all. Happy New Year.”