Burna Boy Buys Nigeria’s Most Expensive Car for N3.2 Billion — A McLaren Senna Exposed Carbon Edition

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In a record-breaking moment for Nigeria’s luxury auto scene, Afrobeat superstar Burna Boy has purchased the most expensive privately-owned vehicle in the nation’s history: a McLaren Senna Exposed Carbon Edition, acquired for a staggering N3.2 billion through high-end dealership AbujaCar.

The purchase follows closely behind AbujaCar’s groundbreaking import of Nigeria’s first Tesla Cybertruck and marks yet another milestone in the dealership’s rise as a central force in Africa’s automotive luxury space.

The McLaren Senna, named after iconic Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, is designed as the brand’s most extreme, track-focused road car. Only 500 road-legal units were produced globally—and they sold out almost instantly.

Even more exclusive is the Exposed Carbon Edition, which showcases the hypercar’s full carbon-fibre monocoque structure in its raw, unpainted glory. Reports vary on exact production numbers, but most sources agree that just 15 units of the exposed-carbon variant were ever built, making Burna Boy’s latest acquisition one of the rarest cars on the planet.

Beyond the base model, the McLaren Senna platform features several high-spec variants:

Senna (road-legal) – 500 units

Senna GTR (track-only) – 75 units

Senna LM (Special Operations) – 35 units

Senna GTR LM – Only 5 units

Senna XP Specials – Limited commemorative builds

McLaren Sabre – U.S.-exclusive, V8-based on Senna platform

These variations reflect McLaren’s dedication to exclusivity, making Burna Boy’s Exposed Carbon Edition not just an elite hypercar, but a globally significant collector’s item.

Burna Boy’s status as a musical powerhouse now extends to the luxury automotive world. His growing collection includes:

Rolls-Royce Phantom

Bentley Continental GT

Range Rover Autobiography

Multiple Ferraris (reports vary)

And now, the McLaren Senna Exposed Carbon

Industry watchers estimate the total value of his garage at N5 billion or more, with the McLaren alone accounting for over 60% of that sum.

The transaction was brokered by Mr. Sadiq Saminu Geidam, CEO of AbujaCar, whose innovative approach has positioned the company at the forefront of Nigeria’s elite automotive market.

Beyond luxury car imports—including Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Nigeria’s first Tesla Cybertruck—Geidam has expanded his brand into lifestyle and hospitality with ventures such as CafeByAbujaCar (in Abuja and Kaduna), AbujaCar Rentals, and AbujaCrib, a premium property brand.

“This sale cements AbujaCar’s commitment to bringing Nigeria the world’s finest road machines. We’re not just dealers; we’re curators of aspiration,” Geidam said following the record-setting deal. “More launches are coming soon.”

The McLaren sale represents more than a celebrity purchase—it’s a signal of Nigeria’s growing appetite for world-class automotive experiences:

Market Maturity: The N3.2 billion transaction sets a new benchmark for local ultra-luxury sales.

System Readiness: Smooth logistics and importation prove that Nigeria can handle elite vehicle shipments.

Cultural Influence: As local celebrities embrace hyper-luxury, they’re shaping new consumer aspirations.

With Burna Boy’s hypercar now in the spotlight, all eyes are on AbujaCar. If its CEO’s roadmap unfolds as projected, the dealership may soon deliver more “world-firsts” on African soil—more exotic reveals, more premium vehicles, and a stronger claim as Africa’s gateway to automotive excellence.