In June 2020, South African singer and rapper, Sho Madjozi accused Nigerian superstar of telling Stormzy’s team to take ‘Own It (Remix)’ which featured her down from streaming platforms. She also posted evidence.
I could be wrong. Maybe he has other reasons. But BET announcement was on June 15th and by June 17th I was getting complaints from fans saying they can’t find it.
Either way, spirits up ✨ pic.twitter.com/QU66iICG1D
— #SenaAla (@ShoMadjozi) June 25, 2020
South African singer accuses Burna Boy of taking ‘Own It (Remix)’ down, Burna Boy replies. (AllAfrica)
Burna Boy had featured on the original ‘Own It’ alongside Stormzy and Ed Sheeran.
She wrote, “For those asking where the #Ownitremix is after I got nominated alongside him for BET Best International Act, Burna boy asked Stormzy’s team to take down the song immediately.”
For those asking where the #Ownitremix is, after I got nominated alongside him for BET Best International Act, Burna boy asked Stormzy’s team to take down the song immediately😅.
— #SenaAla (@ShoMadjozi) June 25, 2020
Song was out for a whole month before that, no problem.
— #SenaAla (@ShoMadjozi) June 25, 2020
Everyone nominated has done big tings and should be confident that their work will speak for itself. Personally I’m happy with the work I have done in the past year. John Cena was an international phenomenon, I did that 🤗🙏🏽.
— #SenaAla (@ShoMadjozi) June 25, 2020
Well, i guess it’s a good sign if manna shook. Last year BB and I were cool at the BETs. I guess everyone thought this little girl isn’t a threat, now same category!?!? It’s shaking 😊🤷🏽♀️😁
— #SenaAla (@ShoMadjozi) June 25, 2020
In the words of the great Toni Morrison, “If you can only be tall because someone else is on their knees, then you have a serious problem.”
— #SenaAla (@ShoMadjozi) June 25, 2020
In the words of the great Toni Morrison, “If you can only be tall because someone else is on their knees, then you have a serious problem.”
— #SenaAla (@ShoMadjozi) June 25, 2020
I’m also the only woman in the category for best international act. Next year let’s have more 🙏🏽🙏🏽
— #SenaAla (@ShoMadjozi) June 25, 2020
Burna Boy then replied that “Own It is NOT my song. If my voice is on it however it should have been properly cleared. If the remix wasn’t cleared with the label(Atlantic US)it automatically gets flagged. Nothing to do with me personally or any award. Always best to reach out professionally. Congrats on BET’s!
Own It is NOT my song.If my voice is on it however it should have been properly cleared.If the remix wasn't cleared with the label(Atlantic US)it automatically gets flagged. Nothing to do with me personally or any award. Always best to reach out professionally. Congrats on BET’s!
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) June 25, 2020
Oh and congrats to my brothas for life Dave, hus and stormz who I’ve made LEGENDARY music with! We’re all nominees in the same category but UNITY will always be the real win for us! 💪🏾
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) June 25, 2020
“Oh and congrats to my brothas for life Dave, hus and stormz who I’ve made LEGENDARY music with! We’re all nominees in the same category but UNITY will always be the real win for us!”
Madjozi then replies that;
Oh and congrats to my brothas for life Dave, hus and stormz who I’ve made LEGENDARY music with! We’re all nominees in the same category but UNITY will always be the real win for us! 💪🏾
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) June 25, 2020
Burna Boy had featured on the original ‘Own It’ alongside Stormzy and Ed Sheeran.
