- Daniel Regha claimed that Burna Boy's latest album is lacking in depth and would only achieve sales success due to his fame.
- The reviewer maintained that the international elements in the project contributed nothing, claiming they seemed artificial and failed to integrate well.
- He criticized the singer for promoting harmful substances and overlooking music with a meaningful message in the project.
A controversial critic named Daniel Regha has once again lived up to his image as Nigeria's most fearless reviewer, and this time, he's directed his attention towards Grammy-winning star Burna Boy.
Burna Boy released his new album, called No Sign of Weakness, on Friday, July 11, 2025.
As fans continued to process the collection of work and industry peers praised the project, Regha released an unfiltered review that has sparked significant discussion within music communities.
Posting on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, Regha gave the album a low rating of 2/10, claiming it was Burna Boy's least impressive work to date.
The album doesn't have a chart-topping track, only chaos – Regha
In his thorough critique, Regha, who has recently been captured in handcuffs, criticized the album's audio, guest appearances, and poetic elements, asserting that Burna Boy utilized the project primarily to elevate his own image rather than to produce meaningful music.
He wrote:
The record lacks a chart-topping track or notable collaboration, features weak wordplay, and is essentially an album of self-praise,
He commended a single track, Born Winner, describing it as the sole worthwhile contribution in the 12-track album.
He stated that the chorus in "Change Your Mind" with Shaboozey was poorly recorded, noting that the vocals were overshadowed by the music.
The critic was unreserved in discussing Burna's high-profile collaborations as well.
He referred to working with Travis Scott as a missed chance and mentioned that the track featuring Mick Jagger, "Empty Chairs," would have been stronger without the rock icon, as the rock elements didn't integrate well.
On 28 Grams, Regha criticized Burna Boy for encouraging drug use, pointing out that the lyrics made illegal drugs seem attractive. To him, this song was not only unenjoyable but also harmful in its message.
See Regha's post here:
Fans of Burna Boy have differing opinions on Regha's score
Daily News.ng gathered the responses from social media users below:
@iam_kelvinreal:
Daniel Regha will soon collect o. How do you rate Burna 2/10 with all those collaborations? Be serious, please.
@princess_opeyemi:
Let's be honest, not every Burna album is great. This one doesn't really hit like that, you know.
@obinna_fire:
Regha expressed what some individuals are considering but lack the courage to voice. It's not his strongest piece by any means.
@yusuf_vibes:
This guy is always seeking attention. The album hasn't even been released, and you're already giving a rating.
@tofunmi_bae:
Only 'Born Winner' makes sense? You must be kidding. 'Change Your Mind' is playing on loop here
Daniel Regha gives a poor rating to Davido's album
Daily News.ngPreviously reported in April that Daniel Regha shared a review of Davido's fifth studio album, 5ive, on X.
The commentator, who was born in Lagos, didn't hold back, criticizing the album for what he considered weak lyrics and unoriginal partnerships.
He highlighted tracks such as “With You” featuring Omah Lay as a missed chance and noted “10 Kilo” for employing the word “Orọbọ,” which he claimed mocked certain body types. Regha also criticized Davido's use of wordplay, pointing to examples like “Wheel-barrow” and “Toy-toy-toy” as signs of poor writing.