American actor and R&B singer Tyrese Gibson has revealed that he is en route to Nigeria after accepting a private jet offer from Grammy-winning Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy.

The Fast & Furious star disclosed the journey through a series of videos shared on his social media pages, showing him at an airport and later boarding a private aircraft.

"I’m on my way to Africa, I’m coming home. I’m African/American, not American/African. I've already shown y'all my ancestry results. I’m 99 percent African and 1 percent American," Tyrese announced.

Highlighting how the trip came together, Tyrese expressed gratitude to those who facilitated his connection with Burna Boy, revealing that the Afrobeats artiste personally stepped in to arrange his transportation from the United States.

"Thanks to everyone who connected me to Burna Boy. He offered to fly me private from Los Angeles to Africa. I couldn't say no... I’m going to Nigeria," he added.

The announcement has sparked excitement across African entertainment circles and social media platforms, with fans eagerly anticipating his arrival in Nigeria and praising Burna Boy for his hospitality.

Tyrese's visit adds to a growing list of international celebrities embracing their African roots and connecting with the continent's vibrant cultural and music scene.

This comes after Burna Boy announced plans to invite various international celebrities to Nigeria.

“I’m on my way to Africa, I’m coming home, I’m not American/African, I’m African/American. I’m 99 percent African and 1 percent American. Thanks to everyone who connected me to Burnaboy. I’m going to Nigeria”

~ superstar Tyrese says pic.twitter.com/i0WE56r6Xx

— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) August 22, 2026