Iloilo vlogger Boy Negro sets himself on fire to create content
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ILOILO CITY — Vlogger Isaganijudyan Camare Canja, known as “Boy Negro,” of Calinog town, Iloilo is appealing for help after setting himself on fire to create content on Sunday, March 9.
In a video he posted, Canja drank gasoline and bathed himself with it before he touched a stick with flames held by another person.
He was subsequently engulfed by the flames.
Three hours later, he posted a video showing he was in the hospital to have himself treated for burns.
Canja did not mention who put out the fire and the persons who brought him to the hospital.
He warned his viewers, especially children, not to follow his actions as he only did it to create content for his vlog.
Before the controversial video, he also posted content where he ate detergent powder and laundry soap and drank bleach.
There was also a time when he tasted an ember, stuffed his bread with worms, and drank gasoline.
Netizens condemned Canja’s actions.
