Burna Boy deflects Bugatti critique at Afronation, cites road woes
Burna Boy bought a custom one‑of‑one Venuum Widebody Bugatti Chiron reportedly worth ₦9 billion, drawing criticism for spending on luxury instead of investment or charity and for importing a supercar unsuitable for Nigeria’s roads. While performing at Afronation Portugal on Friday night (July 2, 2026), he freestyle-replied: 'I buy Bugatti, dem ask which road I go drive am? No be today we dey do road like Julius Berger.' Critics also revived an old feud with socialite Sophia Egbueje, who accused him of reneging on a Lamborghini promise for intimacy—a claim he neither confirmed nor denied, later mocking her in his song 'No Do.' Sophia subsequently bought the Lamborghini herself. The backlash highlights debates over celebrity spending, charitable giving, and the suitability of luxury cars on Nigeria’s poor road network. While some fans defended his right to enjoy his wealth, others argued the money could fund community projects or support emerging artists. The episode reignites conversations about wealth display versus social responsibility among Nigeria’s entertainment elite.