Burna Boy has sold out an 80,000-capacity stadium in London, becoming the first African artiste to solo headline a UK stadium.
On Saturday night, the Grammy winner delivered a spectacular performance of ‘Love, Damini’, his 19-track album, to the energetic concertgoers at West Ham United’s London Stadium.
Burna Boy also treated the audience to as many as 49 songs from his impressive catalogue of hits as the crowd sang along with him.
International artistes like Stormzy, Popcaan, Dave & Jhus were also guest performers at the concert.
The UK stadium management announced the ‘Way Too Big’ crooner’s latest achievement on Twitter.
“Now sold out!! @burnaboy’s record breaking concert has now officially sold out!” it wrote.
“What an incredible achievement for the first ever African artist to solo headline a UK stadium! For those lucky enough to make it, enjoy the show.”
🚨NOW SOLD OUT!!🚨 @burnaboy’s RECORD BREAKING concert has now officially SOLD OUT!
What an incredible achievement for the first ever African artist to solo headline a UK stadium! 🏟️ 👏
For those lucky enough to make it, enjoy the show 🤩🤩🤩
@cokobarcom | @RoboMagicLive pic.twitter.com/gnMx3Sa7BI
Advertisement— London Stadium (@LondonStadium) June 3, 2023
The London Stadium has 60,000 seats when operating in football mode and is 80,000 capacity for concerts.
The singer was also presented with a plaque for the record-breaking feat.
Burna Boy’s London Stadium SOLD OUT Plaque 🔥🔥🔥
First ever stadium concert by an African artist in the UK 🏟️ 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/JZSle8cZzl— BURNA BOY STATS (@BurnaBoyStats) June 3, 2023
Born Damini Ogulu, Burna Boy started to gain fame after releasing ‘Like to Party’, the lead single from his debut album ‘L.I.F.E’ (2013).
In 2021, the singer set a record in Nigeria after his fifth album ‘Twice As Tall’ won the ‘Best World Music Album’ category at the Grammy Awards.
Over the course of his blistering career, Burna Boy has performed and sold out some notable venues across the globe.
Burna Boy has sold out
80,000 capacity London Stadium
40,000 capacity Paris La Defense Arena
21,000 capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta, USA
20,789 capacity Madison Square Garden
20,356 capacity Capital One Arena in Washington, USA
20,300 capacity Accor Arena in France 2x pic.twitter.com/O0cPyMAwED
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) June 3, 2023
In April, he was ranked the African artiste with the highest revenue from a single concert.
Burna Boy will be performing at the 2023 UEFA Champions League (UCL) final on June 10.
Watch some clips from Burna Boy’s concert at London Stadium below:
Burna Boy doing Burna Boy things. A real
African Giant pic.twitter.com/dnDvOBXu0C— Alabi (@the_Lawrenz) June 4, 2023
BURNA BOY!!!! I CELEBRATE YOU!!! 👑 pic.twitter.com/kV5cdsMRuD
— MrMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) June 4, 2023
LOL!! pic.twitter.com/uyiBysj4qP
— DOG EAT DOG II (@Odumodublvck_) June 3, 2023
First look into Burna Boy’s sold out stadium concert in London.
It’s a total shutdown! 🧡🔥— 49th. (@the49thstreet) June 3, 2023
Incredible entrance from Burna Boy in LONDON at his show! MASSIVE 🦍🔥 pic.twitter.com/WbP6DnWSte
— Idris (@Crhedrys) June 3, 2023
Copyright 2024 TheCable. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from TheCable.
Follow us on twitter @Thecablestyle