Burna Boy was held at Moroccan airport over jewellery issue – CAF President reveals

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has revealed that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy faced unexpected challenges upon arriving at a Moroccan airport recently on his way to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat
The CAF President disclosed during a recent press conference that the Nigerian music star was held at the airport by custom officers over a jewellery issue.
Motsepe explained that the issue was resolved amicably after he intervened.
Recently was called that I need interven because Burna Boy was stopped at the airport after customs officers noticed his heavy and beautiful gold jewellery. I intervened and it was resolved,” he shared.
Burna Boy headlined the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat on January 16.
