Nigerian comedian I Go Save has taken a strong stand against Nigerians who are rejoicing over the recent setbacks faced by Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy, following the cancellation of two of his U.S. shows.
The controversy began weeks ago when Burna Boy halted a performance and asked a female fan to leave after he noticed she was asleep during his set.
The incident sparked outrage among some Nigerians in the U.S., with a section of the diaspora community calling for a boycott of his concerts.
Their call seemed to gain traction. Just two days ago, Burna Boy’s scheduled shows in Chicago and Minneapolis were cancelled, reportedly due to low ticket sales.
At a later concert in Dallas, the Grammy-winning artist addressed the issue publicly. In an emotional apology, Burna Boy admitted the backlash had affected him commercially.
“I know my ticket sales are suffering since that incident. Even the coffee I introduced, no one is buying. So please, I am sorry to everyone and everything I said. It was a slip of tongue,” he told the audience.
The cancellations have fuelled mixed reactions online. While some fans expressed disappointment, others appeared to celebrate the turn of events.
This reaction did not sit well with I Go Save.
In a message shared on his Instagram Stories, the comedian criticized those rejoicing over another person’s career misfortune, describing such behavior as “witchcraft.” He argued that personal hatred cannot prevent anyone from receiving divine blessings.
“Burna concert kick out might be wrong or right depending on the sides you stand on!
But same sinners pushing and celebrating a man’s source of daily bread cancellation is witchcraft! I thought your pastors teach about forgiveness every Sunday?” he wrote.
He further condemned the hypocrisy of those who attack artists yet continue to support political leaders who oppress them.
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“The fact you hate somebody doesn’t stop God’s blessings. Meanwhile you still celebrate your political oppressors.
This generation and bad belle na 5 & 6!”
I Go Save’s remarks have since sparked another round of debate online about forgiveness, double standards, and the culture of public shaming.
