Video of Burna Boy chatting with Timaya while Kokopee stands aside sparks debate

A video of Burna Boy in conversation with veteran singer Timaya has gone viral, with fans focusing on VeryDarkMan's friend Kokopee, who was standing nearby.
What the video shows
The clip, which began circulating on Thursday, 5 November 2026, shows Burna Boy and Timaya running into each other at an event and chatting. Kokopee, widely known as the best friend of activist VeryDarkMan (VDM), is seen standing a short distance away with his arms folded, watching the exchange. Burna Boy appears not to acknowledge him. At one point Kokopee seemed to move towards Burna Boy, but a bouncer reportedly stepped in before he could get close.
Why it got attention
Burna Boy has reportedly supported VDM's charity projects, and the two have been seen as friendly, so many fans asked whether the singer had deliberately ignored Kokopee. The video comes during VDM's public feud with Davido, which has drawn in several other celebrities this week. Kokopee has also been mentioned in the feud.
How people reacted
Opinions were divided. Some fans said Burna Boy had clearly snubbed Kokopee, while others said the moment was being over-analysed and that the singer may simply not have noticed him in a busy event. Neither Burna Boy nor Kokopee had publicly commented at the time of writing.
- The video shows Burna Boy chatting with Timaya.
- Kokopee stood nearby and was reportedly stopped by a bouncer.
- Fans are divided on whether it was a snub.



