A businessman in the aviation industry has firmly disclaimed assertions that Nigerian musicians possess private jets.
This development comes in response to a widely circulated video from a fan of Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy, which implied that the artist owns a private jet.
The businessman, who is a co-founder of a private jet charter company, stated that no musicians within the Nigerian music scene own their own jets.
He further explained that these artists generally utilize charter services for their air travel needs.
In his remarks, the businessman noted that Davido, the head of the DMW record label, is an exception, as he travels in a private jet that belongs to his billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke, rather than owning one himself.
In a tweet, he wrote:
“Nobody owns a jet in the Nigerian music industry. It’s all charter, apart from Davido who flies his Dad’s jet.”
He further clarified that his comments were not intended to disparage anyone and highlighted that renting a jet should not be considered living a “fake life,” as it can be quite costly.
Fans and netizens have reacted to this claim substantiating the point.
@Irunnia_ said: “Tired of telling people this. I don’t think people realize how expensive maintaining a jet is. After a period of time, it’s almost as expensive as the jet itself. Even to park it is money too.”
@theallfather_0 said: “You mean say that one dey blow lie since David life don spoil aje North Star.“
@echoeofself said: “Someone insulted me when I said Davido doesn’t own a jet. Ignorance is bad though.”
@pascaliito said: “You mean say na chochocho be burna? No private jet?”
@wilexamaze said: “But when you charter and are on the jet. How are people supposed to address it please? Burna boy comes off his chartered private jet in Abuja?“
@iconxammy said: “They think jet maintenance is a play play thing, wo he will run back to his village.”