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Claim: A viral social media post claims that Sierra Leonean rapper King Boss LAJ met with Burkina Faso’s transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
Verdict: False. There is no credible evidence supporting the claim. DUBAWA contacted LAJ, who responded with laughter, and no reputable media in Sierra Leone or Burkina Faso has reported the alleged meeting. Additionally, the claimant did not provide proof of his claim when asked.
Full Text
A Facebook post from Fassay Blog claimed that King Boss LAJ met with Captain Traoré of Burkina Faso. This post has garnered widespread attention on social media platforms, sparking speculation, excitement, and controversy. The post is accompanied by an image showing both individuals in what appears to be a formal setting.
The post has mainly circulated among fans of LAJ and politically conscious youth, with some users praising the alleged engagement while others questioned its credibility. The image depicts LAJ in a pink shirt sitting at a desk next to a man dressed in Burkina Faso military attire, resembling President Traoré. Several social media users interpreted this to mean the two had officially met in Burkina Faso, fueling additional rumours about LAJ’s involvement in West African geopolitics.
Given the claim’s controversial nature and the public interest it attracted, DUBAWA launched a thorough investigation into the facts surrounding the supposed meeting.
But how valid is this claim? DUBAWA investigated.
Verification
DUBAWA first contacted King Boss LAJ by private message. When asked about the alleged meeting with Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, LAJ responded with laughter, offering no verbal or written comment.
Furthermore, DUBAWA cross-checked major Sierra Leonean news outlets, including Awoko Newspaper, Politico SL, Concord Times Newspaper, and Sierraloaded. None of these platforms, well-known for covering national and entertainment news, has published any report about LAJ’s meeting with President Traoré. Given LAJ’s prominent status in Sierra Leone, such an event would almost certainly make headlines if accurate.
Additionally, DUBAWA checked Burkina Faso-based national media such as Sidwaya and Radio Omega, both reputable outlets with a track record of covering government-related activities. There was no mention of LAJ or such a diplomatic engagement with Traoré.
Conclusion
The claim that King Boss LAJ met Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré is unfounded. When contacted, the rapper laughed off the inquiry, and no reputable media outlet in Sierra Leone or Burkina Faso reported such a meeting. The claimant also couldn’t provide proof when asked. DUBAWA advises the public to remain cautious of sensationalist content that is not backed by credible sources.
