A Nigerian woman’s rare encounter with Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy on the streets of Lagos has melted hearts on social media.
In a trending video, the woman recounted how she struggled to get close to the star, but was thwarted by his security detail. However, one of Burna Boy’s team eventually saw her plight and gave her some money.
According to the woman, who used the funds to buy a new TV set and decoder, she had been persistent in trying to get the singer’s attention, despite being pushed away by his “hefty” bodyguards on three occasions.
The heartwarming story garnered many reactions on social media, with one commenter stating, “Poverty needs to be reduced drastically, God bless the Damini [Burna Boy’s real name].”