A businessman in the aviation industry has dismissed claims that Nigerian musicians own private jets, addressing a viral video from a fan of Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy that suggested otherwise.
The businessman, who co-founded a private jet charter company, clarified that no Nigerian artists possess their own jets but instead rely on charter services for their travel.
In his statement, he highlighted that Davido, the head of DMW record label, is an exception, though he does not personally own a jet. Instead, he often travels on a private jet owned by his billionaire father, Adedeji Adeleke. This clarification sheds light on the misconception surrounding Nigerian celebrities and private jet ownership.
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.
Reacting to the post…
@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.”
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