CAF President Patrice Motsepe has revealed that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy faced unexpected challenges upon arriving at a Moroccan airport recently on his way to headline the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat.
The CAF President disclosed during a recent press conference
that the Nigerian music star was held at the airport by customs officers over a
jewellery issue.
Motsepe explained that the issue was resolved amicably after
he intervened.
“Recently, I was called that I need to intervene 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 headlined the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations
(AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat on January 16.
Ghana singer Stonebwoy as well as Moroccan stars Stormy and
Jaylann also performed at the concert.
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