‘Many people who suffer this condition do not know + why more women experience PTSD than men’
Nigerian-born super star, Ebunoluwa Ogulu, known professionally as Burna Boy, has finally addressed the controversy surrounding his abrupt exit from the stage at the 2025 Greater Lagos Countdown concert.
In a post via his Instagram story, the Afrofusion singer explained that he has PTSD and is triggered by being startled on stage, which is why he walked off on Tuesday night after an overzealous fan attempted to grab him.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder characterised by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
Burna further urged fans to respect his boundaries while expressing gratitude for their support.
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“It was a free show. I was supposed to do 10mins and did almost an hour. Everybody knows my rule about getting on stage and startling me when I’m performing,” he wrote.
“I had an amazing time with Lagos State last night. Don’t jump on my stage like that! I got PTSD. I love you all. Happy new year.”
The concert, which was held at The event, held at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), was part of an annual celebration across five IBILE divisions of Lagos — including locations in Ikorodu, Badagry, Agege, and Epe.
It featured the performance of singers including Olamide, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold, Seyi Vibez, 9ice, BNXN, and Adewale Ayuba, the fuji maestro.
Here are seven major things to know about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD):
What is PTSD?
1. Definition: PTSD is a mental health condition that develops after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event, such as combat, natural disasters, sexual assault, or physical abuse.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
2. Symptoms: Common symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the traumatic event. People with PTSD may also experience avoidance behaviors, such as avoiding places or people that remind them of the trauma.
Causes and Risk Factors
3. Causes: PTSD is caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The condition can also be triggered by learning about a traumatic event that occurred to a loved one.
Treatment Options
4. Treatment: PTSD treatment options include psychotherapy (talk therapy), medication, or a combination of both. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy are effective forms of psychotherapy for PTSD.
Impact on Daily Life
5. Impact on daily life: PTSD can significantly impact a person’s daily life, relationships, and work or school performance. People with PTSD may experience difficulties with sleep, concentration, and emotional regulation.
Prevalence and Demographics
6. Prevalence: According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately 6% of the US population will experience PTSD at some point in their lives.
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Women are more likely to develop PTSD than men based on a lot of factors including psychological, emotional and physical differences.
Recovery and Support
7. Recovery and support: With effective treatment and support, people with PTSD can recover and manage their symptoms. Support from family, friends, and support groups can play a crucial role in the recovery process.
Burna Boy
Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR, known professionally as Burna Boy, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He gained recognition in 2012 after releasing “Like to Party”, the lead single from his debut studio album L.I.F.E.
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