Burna Boy reacts to white model winning Miss South Africa 2024 with cryptic X post

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has stirred controversy with a post following the crowning of Miss South Africa 2024, Mia Le Roux.

The singer, known for his outspoken views, took to his X page to share a three-word phrase, “So After ALL that…” with a laughing emoji, alongside a photo of the new Miss South Africa, without further elaboration.

The post, which has gone viral, has ignited a firestorm of reactions, with fans and critics alike speculating on the meaning behind the enigmatic message.

Many interpreted the teaser post as a subtle jab at the pageant’s outcome, given the recent uproar surrounding the eligibility of contestant Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old model of Nigerian heritage who participated in this year’s Miss SA pageant.

Chidimma, who had initially made it to the Miss SA finals, was embroiled in a citizenship controversy that led to her withdrawal from the competition.

Burna Boy post has sparked a heated conversation about race, representation, and arguments between Nigerians and South Africans.

Miss South Africa (SA) contestant, Chidimma Adetshina Vanessa. Photo – Instagram / @chichi_vanessa

Netizens took to the comment section to express their views:

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One user, @Nwafresh wrote: “Mandela should have used that 20+ years he spent in jail for Fela Shrine.”

Another user, @B__master, commented: “She’s ours. Miss South Africa, and we are proud she won. Take care of Chichi for us there.”

@mabasotf said: “I hate how you guys are disingenuous about the issues that South Africans are raising. You should be calling out your brothers for doing illegal things here, which is damaging the reputation of well-meaning Nigerians. Educate your people; don’t be a dumb troll.”

A comment by @RefilweSeboko read: “Let’s bookmark this tweet. It will be needed in the future.”

Another user, @Big_Rossie said: “She’s beautiful, and Chidinma is beautiful, but SA people shouldn’t have done what they did.”

Recall that South African singer Tyla also reacted to the controversy surrounding Chidimma’s nationality. In a post on her X page on Saturday, the “Water” singer said: “I will always stand with South Africa. Regardless of opinions, Chidimma was bullied, and that’s what I don’t stand for.”