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Burna Boy Makes History, Sells Out London Stadium

By Oke Odunmorayo

05 June 2023   |   8:00 am

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Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has made history after selling out London Stadium, becoming the first African artiste to do so. The 80,000-capacity stadium is home to West Ham United Football Club and has hosted major sporting events such as the Olympics and the World Cup. Burna Boy's concert, which took place on June 4,…

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Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has made history after selling out London Stadium, becoming the first African artiste to do so. The 80,000-capacity stadium is home to West Ham United Football Club and has hosted major sporting events such as the Olympics and the World Cup.

Burna Boy’s concert, which took place on June 4, was part of his “Love, Damini” world tour. The tour is in support of his sixth studio album, “Love, Damini,” which was released in July 2022. The album has been a critical and commercial success, winning a Grammy Award for Best World Music Album.

The sold-out concert at London Stadium is a major milestone for Burna Boy and for African music. It is a testament to his growing popularity and success on a global scale. It is also a sign of the growing interest in African music from audiences around the world.

Burna Boy is a pioneer in the Afrobeats genre. He has helped to popularize the genre and bring it to a wider audience. With his sold-out concert at London Stadium, Burna Boy has made history and cemented his place as one of the biggest stars in the world.