Burna Boy Finally Clears Air on His Unshaved Armpit, Opens Up on Wild Belief Tied to It
- Grammy Award-winning star Burna Boy addressed the strange myth about his armpits in a recent interview
- The Afrobeats star stated that some Nigerians believe his power and success come from not shaving
- Burna described the claim as “dumb” but also hilarious, igniting reactions from social users
For years, fans have argued over one detail about Burna Boy, his armpits.
Pictures of the African Giant on stage or at events often show him rocking unshaved armpits, and this has fueled bizarre theories online.
Some fans went as far as linking his global success to spiritual powers hidden there.
Legit.ng recalled a video of the music star shaving his armpit went viral to the amusement of netizens
Now, Burna Boy has finally taken time to address the controversy.
Source: Instagram
In a sit-down with Apple Music, the interviewer asked him about the biggest misconception people have about him. Burna Boy said:
“One is that I don’t like to shave my armpits. People think it’s like Samson in the Bible — that my power is in my hair. In Nigeria, you hear crazy things.
"Some people even claim it’s voodoo, that my power is in my armpits [laughs]. I don’t even know how to explain it.
"It’s just some dumb sh*t that’s going on. I even tried to find out if it’s even possible.”
The clip has made its way to social media, and many fans couldn’t hold back their opinions.
See the interview here:
Burna Boy addresses armpit hair myth, reactions
Social media users react to Burna Boy's interview in mixed fashion
@benjamins_st:
"Bro came on camera, and all he did was cap. Nobody thinks that way and why does this guy keep talking down on Nigeria at every given chance he gets."
@dexxybaba:
"Haaaaaa... This guy is the male Kemi Badenoch oo.... Every little opportunity to insult Nigeria"
@Tundex644:
"If people fit believe say na Samson hair Dey give am power wetin dem no fit believe for your own case"
@_gowithflo:
"Just asking though I do not want you guys to agree with me in the first place,does it mean that when he baths he doesn't clean the end or it's just societal believes?cause how would some ladies not wash their hair for a week prolly and you'd not call them dirty?"
@Hyquebaba:
"This guy thinks he is one special being than people keep talking about. This is my first time hearing this “rubbish” he was saying. Like, man, you are talented, but you are not that special that people care whether you shave your armpit or not…"
Source: Instagram
Burna Boy lashes out at critics
Legit.ng earlier reported that Burna Boy responded to the heavy criticism he faced after expressing his intention to hold a free concert in Burkina Faso.
In a statement shared via the Instagram story of NSOW TV, Burna Boy didn’t mince words as he slammed those questioning his motive and relevance in the West African country.
The City Boys crooner noted that while many welcomed his idea, the level of negativity from a section of online critics left him shocked and irritated
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
