On New Year's Day morning, January 1, 2026, videos emerged online showing Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy leaving a Lagos nightclub in a flashy convoy of supercars.
The clips quickly turned controversial when the entourage reached a T-junction with a clear red traffic light.
While ordinary drivers stopped, Burna's vehicles, complete with blaring sirens proceeded straight through.
What shocked viewers most? LASTMA officials were at the scene and appeared to signal the convoy to continue, seemingly bending rules for the celebrity.
Social media erupted with criticism, accusing authorities of favoritism and highlighting Nigeria's ongoing struggle with equality under the law.
Many called it hypocritical for the "African Giant," who champions African pride, to flout basic road rules.
Some defended it as typical "big man" behavior during Detty December festivities, but the majority decried the double standards, imagining fines or towing for an average Nigerian.
The incident comes amid broader frustrations with reckless driving by the elite in Lagos.
As of now, neither Burna Boy nor officials have commented.
The backlash continues to grow online, raising questions about accountability for the famous.
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