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CAF President Reveals Why Burna Boy Was Briefly Detained at Morocco Airport Before AFCON Concert
Posted by Gistsnaija.
on 19 January, 2026 |
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CAF President Patrice Motsepe has revealed that Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy encountered an unexpected setback upon arrival at an airport in Morocco, just hours before his scheduled performance at the AFCON Fan Zone concert in Rabat.
Speaking during a recent press conference, Motsepe disclosed that the African Giant was briefly stopped by customs officials who raised concerns after noticing his “heavy and beautiful gold jewellery,” prompting immediate attention from top authorities.
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According to Motsepe, the situation required swift intervention to prevent disruption to the highly anticipated event. He explained that once officials stepped in, the issue was resolved amicably without further complications.
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Despite the brief delay, Burna Boy later mounted the stage as planned on January 16, thrilling fans at the AFCON Fan Zone concert in Rabat. The event also featured performances from Ghanaian star Stonebwoy and Moroccan artists Stormy and Jaylann.
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