Burna Boy sparks debate after candid moments on viral livestream

Burna Boy Sparks Debate After Candid Livestream on Freedom, Songwriting, and Creative Authenticity

Global Afrobeats icon Burna Boy has once again taken over social media this time following a viral livestream with popular content creator Plaqueboymax, where he discussed freedom in America, shared rare insights into his songwriting process, and even recorded a brand-new song live for fans.

“True Freedom Is in Nigeria”

During the wide-ranging conversation, Burna Boy compared life in the United States to Nigeria, offering a raw and personal take on what he believes true freedom means. When asked whether he preferred living in America or back home, the Grammy winner didn’t hesitate to share his stance.

“The definition of freedom is back in my country, Nigeria,” Burna Boy said firmly. “I could never be fully free here [in America].”

Pressed further, he explained his reasoning, referring to the systemic issues faced by Black men in the U.S.:

“’Cause nas go to jail. Like, all the best nas end up in jail, bro. You feel me? And I know that’s not what I’m trying to do. F*** that s***.”

His comments quickly lit up social media, sparking intense debate among fans and cultural commentators. While some agreed with his critique of systemic injustice, others questioned his interpretation of “freedom” in the Nigerian context.

Revealing the Truth About Songwriting

The livestream also revealed a more reflective side of Burna Boy. The artist, celebrated for his lyrical authenticity, shared that he only discovered how common songwriters are in the global music industry after spending time in Los Angeles.

“It was when I came to L.A. that I knew people had songwriters,” he admitted, recalling his surprise.

Burna went on to note that the practice is now growing in Nigeria too but made it clear he doesn’t use songwriters himself:

“A lot of people are doing it now in Nigeria though. But I don’t.”

Fans immediately flooded the chat with praise, applauding his dedication to originality. Music critics have long cited Burna Boy’s hands-on approach to his art as a defining factor behind his international success, and this declaration only strengthened that reputation.

A Surprise Studio Moment

To cap off the already eventful livestream, Burna Boy and Plaqueboymax treated fans to an unexpected creative session recording a brand-new song live on stream. What began as casual conversation turned into an impromptu jam, with Burna effortlessly dropping verses while Plaqueboymax worked the production.

Clips from the moment spread rapidly across social platforms, with fans calling it one of Burna Boy’s most exciting spontaneous performances yet. Although the track’s title and release date remain unconfirmed, the chemistry between the two artists has left fans eager for more.

The African Giant’s Unfiltered Brilliance

From his unapologetic cultural commentary to his unfiltered creativity, Burna Boy once again reminded the world why he remains one of Afrobeats’ most captivating figures. His livestream wasn’t just entertainment it was a statement of identity, authenticity, and artistic fearlessness from one of Africa’s most influential voices.