Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, made headlines by sharing that he recently declined a substantial $5 million proposal to perform in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The reason for his refusal was rooted in his desire to freely indulge in smoking weed, which is not permitted under Emirati law.
This decision was influenced by the fact that Emirati law strictly prohibits smoking in public spaces such as parks, beaches, and recreational areas throughout Dubai.
“Just now I turned down dubai money, 5million dollar na small thing cos me I no dey like to dey go where dem no go gree allow me smoke igbo,” Burna Boy freestyled while rehearsing with his band, Outsiders, in a video making the rounds on social media platform, “X.
