Burna Boy has responded to critics who questioned his reported purchase of a custom 1-of-1 Venuum Widebody Bugatti Chiron said to be worth N9 billion.
The Grammy-winning singer came under fire after news of the luxury car surfaced online, with some critics accusing him of spending lavishly on material possessions instead of investing or supporting charitable causes.
Others argued that importing such an expensive supercar into Nigeria made little sense, pointing to the country’s poor road network.
Burna Boy finally addressed the criticism while performing at the Afronation concert in Portugal on Friday night, using a freestyle to dismiss the backlash.
I buy Bugatti, dem ask which road I go drive am? No be today we dey do road like Julius Berger.
The crowd cheered as the singer delivered the line, making it clear he was unfazed by the debate surrounding his latest luxury purchase.
The Bugatti controversy is not the first time Burna Boy’s name has dominated conversations over luxury cars.
Last year, socialite Sophia Egbueje claimed the singer promised to buy her a Lamborghini in exchange for intimacy but failed to fulfil the promise. Burna Boy neither confirmed nor denied the allegation.
Instead, he appeared to mock the controversy on his song “No Do,” where he referenced someone making noise over a Lamborghini.
Sophia later announced that she had bought the luxury vehicle herself, bringing another twist to a controversy that generated widespread discussion on social media.
Despite the criticism surrounding his reported Bugatti purchase, Burna Boy’s response suggests he has no intention of apologising for how he chooses to spend his money.