diff --git a/meta/recipes-graphics/directfb/directfb.inc b/meta/recipes-graphics/directfb/directfb.inc
index c9b8ff8..aecc834 100644
--- a/meta/recipes-graphics/directfb/directfb.inc
+++ b/meta/recipes-graphics/directfb/directfb.inc
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ EXTRA_OECONF = "\
   --enable-sdl=no \
   --enable-vnc=no \
   --disable-x11 \
+  --disable-mesa \
 "
 
 #PACKAGES_DYNAMIC += "^directfb-inputdrivers-.*"