Burna Boy Opens Up on How He Almost Performed in a Wheelchair
Renowned singer and performer Burna Boy recently disclosed a harrowing backstage incident that almost led to him performing in a wheelchair at the ‘Made In America’ festival, held in September 2022.
During a recent interview, Burna Boy shed light on the dramatic turn of events that followed his memorable performance at the festival. He recounted how, prior to the concert, he had suffered an unfortunate injury while preparing a meal. The mishap occurred as he was assembling a peanut butter and jam sandwich, and a poorly placed knife resulted in a painful accident.
Burna Boy admitted that he had initially neglected to seek immediate medical attention after the incident, as he was scheduled to travel to the United States for the festival. Unfortunately, the injury worsened during his journey.
Confronted with two challenging options upon arrival, the artist had to make a critical decision. He could either take to the stage in a wheelchair or bravely endure the pain. In a testament to his determination and dedication to his fans, Burna Boy chose to deliver his performance on his feet.
However, the immense pain took its toll on him, culminating in a backstage collapse following his spirited performance. Burna Boy’s revelation offers insight into the sacrifices and challenges faced by artists in their pursuit of delivering memorable performances, even when confronted with unexpected setbacks.
