AFCON concert: Burna Boy faces detention in Morocco over jewellery issue, CAF president intervenes

CAF President Patrice Motsepe disclosed that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy encountered unexpected issues on arrival at a Moroccan airport while on his way to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat.

The CAF President revealed during a recent press conference that the Nigerian music star was held at the airport by customs officers over a jewellery issue.

Motsepe mentioned 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 performed as the headline act at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat on January 16.

Ghanaian singer Stonebwoy, alongside Moroccan stars Stormy and Jaylann, also performed at the concert.