DJ Tunez Sparks Controversy After Calling Burna Boy’s Music “Rubbish” During London Performance

DJ Tunez, the official DJ for superstar singer Wizkid, has stirred fresh controversy after publicly criticizing the music of Burna Boy during a live performance in London.

The incident comes amid ongoing tension between both camps following a reported altercation involving Burna Boy and DJ Tunez’s team at Obi’s House, Lagos, weeks ago — an event that also led to the DJs Association of Nigeria temporarily suspending Burna Boy pending investigation.

During his recent set at a London club, DJ Tunez played Burna Boy’s hit song “Last Last” but controversially muted the vocals before calling the track “rubbish,” a moment that was captured on video and has since gone viral online.

The reaction in the club was mixed, with some audience members cheering while others appeared visibly shocked by the remark.

Online, the clip has triggered heated debate, with fans split between those who supported DJ Tunez’s boldness and others who accused him of escalating tensions in an already sensitive industry dispute.

Opinion: When Industry Beef Turns Into Public Disrespect

Afrobeats has grown into a global force, largely because of the unity and crossover appeal of its biggest stars — including Wizkid, Burna Boy, and others who helped elevate the sound internationally.

That is why moments like this feel bigger than personal disagreements. What starts as industry tension can quickly become public disrespect that risks damaging the collective image of the genre.

DJ Tunez may have acted out of loyalty or frustration following the reported incident in Lagos, but calling a globally successful record “rubbish” on stage crosses a line many fans are uncomfortable with.

At the same time, the situation also highlights how fragile relationships within the industry can become when business, ego, and personal loyalty collide.

Burna Boy is one of Africa’s most decorated artists, and public dismissals of his work — regardless of personal grievances — tend to spark backlash because of his global standing.

Ultimately, the Afrobeats movement thrives on collaboration and mutual elevation. The more public feuds like this escalate, the more the focus shifts away from the music itself — which is the real product the world is watching.