Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Burna Boy has weighed in on one of the wildest rumors about himself—claims that his unshaved armpits are a source of mystical power through voodoo. In a recent Apple Music interview, the singer laughed off the absurd notion, describing it as both ridiculous and amusing.
Reflecting on the misconceptions people have about him, he said:
“One is that I don’t like to shave my armpits. People think that it is like Samson in the Bible, that my power is in my hair.”
“There are some people that claim that my armpit is where my power is because I don’t shave. In Nigeria you hear crazy things.
There are some people that think that is some voodoo sht, like my power is in my armpits [laughs].
I don’t even know how to explain it. It’s just some dumb sht that’s going on. I even tried to find out if it’s even possible.”
The rumor appears to stem from repeated public sightings of the singer with untrimmed armpit hair.
These visuals helped fuel speculation that there might be a mystical or supernatural reason behind it.
But Burna Boy made clear it’s far from the truth—he simply doesn’t prioritize shaving, dismissing the rumors as nonsensical and ungrounded.
Social media reactions to Burna Boy’s revelation were mixed—ranging from laughter to amusement at how rumor-prone celebrity culture can be.
Nigerians joked about the idea with comments like: “Na there him juju de?” while others pointed out that his fame stems from his music and talent, not any mysterious bodily attribute.
Interestingly, only a few months ago, the singer made news again when he radically changed his grooming style—shaving off his armpit hair entirely.
That moment too trended massively, showing how even small, personal choices by public figures can spark big conversations .
Beyond the humor lies a deeper observation: in the modern age of viral content and rumor mills, celebrities like Burna Boy often find themselves at the center of exaggerated and sometimes bizarre narratives.
The “juju armpits” story underscores how quickly image-based speculation can overshadow real accomplishments—such as his music, awards, and global influence.
Still, Burna Boy’s confidence in crushing these myths, with a dose of humor, reflects his broader persona: fearless, candid, and unafraid to poke fun at the wild stories circulating about him.
At the end of the day, the message is simple: celebrity oddities sometimes overshadow talent—but Burna Boy’s artistry and authenticity continue to shine through.
The juju-armpits narrative may be absurd, but it’s also a reminder that rumors don’t define legacy—creativity and integrity do.