Burna Boy has sparked a heated discussion online after publicly requesting that bloggers, including AfroToday, refrain from posting about his upcoming album No Sign of Weakness and its accompanying tour. In a series of comments on an AfroToday post, the Grammy-winning artist expressed frustration, stating, “Go AWAY!!!” and “I need to find a way to Block all of you from my @nsw.tv page. IT IS NOT FOR YOU!” This outburst highlights Burna Boy’s ongoing tension with media outlets and his desire to control the narrative around his work.
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The controversy began when AfroToday shared a post about Burna Boy’s eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness, which was announced in December 2024 for release in 2025 via Spaceship, Bad Habit, and Atlantic Records. The post also mentioned the No Sign of Weakness tour, emphasizing that both the album and tour are exclusively for Burna Boy concert ticket buyers. The message read, “The ‘No sign of weakness’ album and any music BURNA BOY drops till further Notice, will strictly be for BURNA BOY CONCERT TICKET BUYERS ONLY… IF you don’t fit into that category, GO elsewhere.”
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Burna Boy’s comments on the post were direct and unapologetic. He made it clear that he does not want bloggers sharing updates about his projects, a sentiment he has expressed before. In 2023, Burna Boy had similarly voiced his frustration with Nigerian blogs, even offering to pay them to stop covering him entirely. His latest reaction suggests that this issue remains unresolved, and he is taking a firm stance to protect the exclusivity of his work for his core audience—his ticket buyers.
Burna Boy’s approach aligns with his broader career strategy of maintaining authenticity and direct connection with his fans. Known for his lyrical depth and addressing political topics, as seen in tracks like “Another Story” from his *African Giant* album, Burna Boy has consistently prioritized his artistic vision over mainstream media narratives. His frustration with bloggers may stem from a desire to ensure that his music and tour experiences remain untainted by external interpretations, focusing instead on the intimate connection he aims to create with his audience during the No Sign of Weakness tour.
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Burna Boy’s public plea for bloggers to stop covering his *No Sign of Weakness* album and tour underscores his ongoing battle with media overreach and his commitment to his fans. While his comments have sparked mixed reactions, they reflect his determination to curate a unique experience for ticket buyers. As the Nigerian music industry continues to evolve, Burna Boy’s stance raises questions about the role of media in an artist’s career and how artists can balance publicity with creative control.Burna Boy, No Sign of Weakness
