LAGOS/JOHANNESBURG – The long-standing narrative of a “Cold War” between two of Africa’s biggest musical titans has been rewritten. On what would have been AKA’s 38th birthday, Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy took to social media to share a secret the world never knew: the beef was over.
The Secret Peace Treaty
Burna Boy and AKA famously fell out in 2019 following a series of heated exchanges regarding xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The tension was so high it led to Burna Boy vowing never to return to the country at the time. However, in a poignant Instagram story, the “Last Last” singer revealed that the two had matured past the drama.
“We fell out over bullshit even though we squashed it over Twitter DMs,” Burna Boy wrote. “Nobody knew about it, we never got the chance to really link up and do what we were supposed to do. I will regret that till I see you again.”
A Legacy of What Ifs
The revelation adds a layer of heartbreak to the legacy of the Supa Mega, who was tragically assassinated in Durban in February 2023. Burna Boy’s tribute suggests that new collaborations and a public reunion were on the cards, a prospect now lost to time.
The Nigerian superstar ended his message with a simple, respectful nod to his former collaborator: “Until then, RIP Mega.”
The “Megacy” Responds
Fans from both Nigeria and South Africa have praised Burna Boy for his vulnerability. The news serves as a powerful reminder of the brotherhood that once existed between the two, notably during their “All Eyes on Me” era—a track that remains a definitive moment in African hip-hop history.
