The Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) has instructed its members to temporarily remove Burna Boy songs from their playlists, pending an investigation into a reported altercation between the singer and DJ Tunez at a Lagos event.
Burna Boy and his crew allegedly clashed with Disc Jockey Michael Babatunde Adeyinka, popularly known as DJ Tunez, at a Lagos nightclub
According to eyewitnesses, a disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation, leaving DJ Tunez assaulted.
In a statement issued on Instagram, the association expressed solidarity with DJ Tunez, urging DJs nationwide to uphold professionalism and vigilance at events.
The NDJ emphasised equality among DJs and condemned hostility, citing a commitment to fairness within the entertainment industry.
The DJ body posted, “Dear NDJ, No one is born hating another because of the skin colour, religion, background, or gender. People simply learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can also be taught to love, since love comes naturally to the human heart more than its opposite.
“Please note: Here at NigerianDJ, we put all our DJs first, standing firm on ‘ALL DJs are EQUAL,’ and offering a transparent, personal service to help our DJs and clients achieve their goals and ambitions, both at home and in the Diaspora.
“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? Such are the places where every Male and Female #NDJ seek equal justice, equal opportunity, and equal dignity without discrimination, irrespective of where it’s coming from, be it from a fellow NDJ or NON NDJ. Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without considering our #NDJ actions to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world of DJing in Nigeria as a whole.”
“However, we plead with all communities’ #NDJ to please be tolerant—to reject prejudice based on cast, creed, sect, religion, or gender. Please ensure freedom and equality for all DJs nationwide so they can flourish. We cannot all succeed when half of us are being held back.
(The Nation)
