The music star and self-acclaimed African giant, was seen in the company of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
It appeared the highly respected traditional ruler had attended an event where the music superstar was billed to perform.
In the photos making the rounds, Burna Boy could be seen on his knees as he paid his respect to Ooni Ogunwusi.
Another photo also showed the moment the On The Low crooner prostrated on the stage during a music performance.
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Voting has opened, for the awards which will take place at the FIBES, Conference & Exhibition Centre of Seville, Spain, and broadcast live on MTV on Sunday, November 3.
Four other African singers are in the race for the award. They are the Tanzanian Harmonize whose real name is Rajab Abdul Kahali, Togolese Toofan and two South Africans, Nasty C and Prince Kaybee.
Tiwa Savage edged Davido to clinch the 2018 award.