Jet Daniel, a Nigerian businessman in the aviation industry has come out to debunk the widespread claims that some Nigerian musicians own private jets.
His statement was made in response to a viral video posted by a fan of Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy, which implied that the celebrated musician possesses his own private jet.
“Burna Boy getting off his private jet last night in Abuja. ✈️,” the fan wrote.
Burna Boy getting off his private jet last night in Abuja. ✈️ pic.twitter.com/zzYquzj5x2
— benny. (@benny7gg) October 11, 2024
The businessman, who also goes by the Twitter handle @LaceVine, and who co-founded a private jet charter company, quoted the post stating that no Nigerian music industry musicians actually own private jets.
According to him, most artists typically utilize charter services for their air travel needs.
“Nobody owns a jet in the Nigerian music industry. It’s all charter, apart from Davido who flies his Dad’s jet,” he stated.
Nobody owns a jet in the Nigerian music industry. It’s all charter and you can charter a private jet at https://t.co/9kH4ZVT5N1
Apart from Davido who flies his Dad’s jet.
— Jet Daniel 🛩️ (@LaceVine) October 11, 2024
He further elaborated that his statement was not intended to undermine any artist but to offer clarity on the matter.
“Please there’s no intent to shade anyone with this tweet. Also renting a Jet is not fake life. It’s not cheap,” he added.
The statement has sparked conversations online, with fans and critics alike weighing in on the lifestyle of Nigerian musicians.
An X user, @odogwu_joeblaq reacted, “We know. Many are just surprised you opened a certain artist nyansh in the market. But all is well.”
Another user @onlyonefabzofph added, “We know this already ….but I thought they said Davido bought one pj worth billions of naira 😂😂💔💔and that he has and extra one including the one his father gave him… making his pj 3 😂😂💔💔.”