Burna Boy, the Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, recently found himself at the center of social media ridicule after American singer Chris Brown sold out his South African concert in just two hours. The news of Brown’s overwhelming ticket sales sparked online discussions, with many fans taking shots at Burna Boy, who had reportedly canceled a previous show in South Africa due to low ticket sales. The backlash from fans ignited debates on social platforms, with some defending Burna Boy while others emphasized their strong dislike for him in the country.
### Chris Brown’s Rapid Sell-Out Stirs Controversy
Chris Brown’s highly anticipated South African show made headlines after tickets for the concert sold out within two hours. Held at the massive FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, this achievement left fans in awe, as it is one of the largest venues in the country. South African social media users quickly noted the stark contrast between Brown’s success and Burna Boy’s rumored struggles with filling venues, sparking conversations about the two artists.https://twitter.com/ApheleleJody/status/1841924855815667797?s=19
A Twitter user, @ApheleleJody, stirred the pot by posting, “Now Burna Boy is definitely aware that we hate him. He probably wants to ask how did Chris Brown do it.” The comment quickly gained traction, with many chiming in to express their opinions.
### Mixed Reactions from Fans
The discussions surrounding Burna Boy’s alleged struggles in South Africa were met with mixed reactions from fans. Some defended the Nigerian star, claiming it was unfair to compare him to an international superstar like Chris Brown, while others agreed with the criticism.https://twitter.com/ChrisExcel102/status/1841837624920584578?s=19
One user, @bigmanuel24, responded to the debate, pointing out that local South African artists also struggle with selling out venues: “You guys have artists and you’re not bothered that your artists can’t even sell out a 5k capacity venue in his own country. But here y’all are celebrating that a foreigner did it in 2 hours. Y’all should be ashamed!”
Others, however, were more critical of Burna Boy’s reputation in South Africa. Another user, @Nhlakaniph80651, boldly stated, “And we take pride in our hate for him. We’re not discriminating in terms of sexual preferences, we’re just not taking any chances on Nigerians.” This comment highlighted the strong anti-Nigerian sentiment felt by some South Africans, especially towards Burna Boy.https://twitter.com/TamarSussex/status/1841965963467522107?s=19
### The Lingering Rift Between Burna Boy and South Africa
The backlash directed at Burna Boy is not entirely new. The artist has had a somewhat tumultuous relationship with South Africa, with past controversies contributing to the current situation. Some fans have previously accused him of disrespecting the country and its people, which may explain the heightened criticism he faces.
Another social media user, @iamvengeance08, took the opportunity to tag Burna Boy in a tweet, saying, “@burnaboy let’s tag him so he knows he’s not welcome here.” This remark reflected a sentiment shared by some South African fans, who feel that Burna Boy’s actions have alienated him from the country.
Despite the criticism, some fans expressed that the term “hate” might be too strong to describe their feelings towards Burna Boy. @Itz_Oxcar7X added, “Hate is a strong word 🤣 Burna