CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, has revealed that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, was briefly detained by customs officials at a Moroccan airport over an issue related to his jewellery.
Motsepe disclosed this during a recent press conference while recounting events surrounding Burna Boy’s arrival in Morocco ahead of his performance at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Fan Zone concert in Rabat.
According to the CAF boss, airport customs officers stopped the singer after noticing the heavy gold jewellery he was wearing, prompting concerns that required clarification.
“Recently I was called that I needed 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,” Motsepe said.
He explained that the matter was settled amicably following his intervention, allowing the artiste to proceed without further issues.
Burna Boy went on to headline the TotalEnergies AFCON Fan Zone concert in Rabat on January 16, 2026. Other performers at the event included Ghanaian singer Stonebwoy, as well as Moroccan artistes Stormy and Jaylann.
The concert formed part of the entertainment activities lined up for the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
