How Americans are taunting Burna Boy with a ‘sleeping spree’ trend

A new TikTok trend has emerged in the United States, with concertgoers mocking Nigerian Grammy-winner Burna Boy by pretending to fall asleep during his live performances.

In multiple videos now making the rounds on social media, American fans are seen lying back, closing their eyes, and acting as though they are deeply asleep, before turning the camera to the stage while Burna Boy is performing. The clips are usually tagged with the caption, “How We Slept At Burna Boy’s Concert.”

The trend appears to be a direct response to a recent incident in which Burna Boy stopped his show and ordered a couple to leave the venue after he spotted them sleeping during his performance.

The moment sparked widespread debate online, with many fans accusing the singer of overreacting, while few defended him.

TikTok users have since seized on the drama to create a wave of parody videos, further fueling conversations about Burna Boy’s stage presence, tour culture, and relationship with the American audience.