Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy reportedly halted his performance during a concert after a flame shooter on stage repeatedly burned or singed him while he was performing.
A video circulating online captured the singer reacting to the stage effect and warning the organisers about the incident.
Burna Boy appeared visibly concerned about the repeated flames and warned that he would leave the stage if the equipment caused another incident.
“If this thing touch me again, I dey go house,” the singer said while addressing the situation.
The incident reportedly occurred during a nighttime outdoor concert in Nigeria, with the stage flame effect continuing to attract attention as Burna Boy performed.
Rather than continuing without addressing the issue, the singer reportedly stopped to make his concerns known to those responsible for the stage production.
The footage has generated reactions online, with some viewers criticising the event organisers for allowing the flame shooter to repeatedly come close enough to the performer to cause discomfort.
Others noted that stage pyrotechnics can create significant safety risks when they are not properly positioned, controlled or coordinated with performers and other members of the production crew.
The incident has also renewed discussions about safety measures at large concerts, particularly when fireworks, flame effects and other pyrotechnics are being used around performers.
Burna Boy has built a reputation for energetic stage performances, with his Nigerian concerts regularly attracting large crowds and elaborate stage productions.
Another clip from the event also showed the singer spraying cash toward fans, adding to the attention surrounding his performance.
However, the flame incident quickly became one of the major talking points from the show after footage of Burna Boy’s warning began circulating online.
The exact nature of the equipment malfunction and whether anyone was injured apart from the singer being reportedly singed could not immediately be established.
The organisers have also not been publicly identified in the circulating footage or issued a detailed statement explaining what happened.
The incident has nevertheless highlighted the importance of proper coordination between performers, stage crews and pyrotechnics teams during live shows.
For Burna Boy, the message to the organisers was clear: if the flame effect continued to put him at risk, he was prepared to walk away from the performance.
