Nigerian DJs Association Condemns Attack On DJ Tunez, Places Temporary Ban On Burna Boy Songs
The Nigerian Disc Jockey association, has expressed its displeasure with the attack on Wizkid's Disc Jockey, DJ Tunez, by Afrobeats star, Burna Boy.
The Nigerian Voice recalls that the viral incident gained traction on the popular microblogging platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), as a video emerged showing both Burna Boy and DJ Tunez exchanging punches at the residence of nightlifer and businessman, Obi Cubana AKA Obi's Palace, in Lagos.
Reacting to the incident, the association emphasized its rule on equality amongst all its DJs, stressing the importance of valuing human rights.
Condemning the attack on DJ Tunez, the association announced its decision to place a temporary ban on Burna Boy's playlist both home and abroad, pending the conclusion of investigation into the altercation.
"Dear NDJ… “No one is born hating another because of the skin colour, religion, background or gender. People simply learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can also be taught to love since love comes naturally to the human heart more than its opposite.”
" Please note: Here at NigerianDJ, we put all our DJs first, standing firm on “ALL DJs are EQUAL,” and offering a transparent, personal service to help our DJs and clients achieve their goals and ambitions, both at home and in the Diaspora.
“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin?
Such are the places where every Male and Female #NDJ seek equal justice, equal opportunity and equal dignity without discrimination, irrespective of where it’s coming from, be it from a fellow NDJ or NON NDJ. Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere. Without concerned our #NDJ actions to uphold them close to home, we shall look in vain for progress in the larger world of DJing in Nigeria as a whole.”
However, we plead with all communities #NDJ to please be tolerant—to reject prejudice based on cast, creed, sect, religion or gender. Please ensure freedom and equality for all DJs nationwide so they can flourish. We cannot all succeed when half of us are being held back.
The NigerianDJ is fully against the Discrimination of any of its #NDJ.
Burna Boy’s music is temporarily out of any of our DJs’ playlists till further notice. Our team will conduct a thorough investigation into the incident that occurred last night involving one of our own, DJ Tunez. We urge DJs in Nigeria as a whole to be vigilant and respectful toward any male or female artist at their events.
Respect the DJs. DJs to DJs is highly effective. Please Note that ALL DJs are EQUAL. Remember @WeAreTheNigerianDJ 💪🏿 All right strictly reserved. NigerianDJ 2020."