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    Burna Boy sells out London Stadium, making history as the first African artist to do so.

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    • Burna Boy Sells Out 80,000-Capacity London Stadium Again, First African To Do So

    Burna Boy sells out London Stadium, making history as the first African artist to do so.
    Burna Boy sells out London Stadium, making history as the first African artist to do so.

    Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, also known as the African Giant, has made history by becoming the first African artist to sell out London Stadium not once, but twice. His latest sold-out concert at London Stadium solidifies his status as an African musical icon.

    Burna Boy first gained global stardom in 2018 with his mega-hit single ‘YE‘ and has since become one of Africa’s biggest artists, holding record-breaking concerts worldwide. On June 29, 2024, the Grammy winner made history again by selling out the 80,000-capacity London Stadium as part of his ‘I Told Them‘ tour.

    This marks the second time Burna Boy has sold out the stadium, following his groundbreaking performance as the first African artist to headline there in June 2023.

    At the concert, Burna Boy dazzled fans with his exceptional stage presence, performing a collection of his smash hits alongside his famous Outsiders Band.

    Several Nigerian artists were present at the concert, including rapper Odumodublvck and street hop sensation Shallipopi, who performed their hit collaboration ‘Cast’. Street pop star Seyi Vibez also joined Burna Boy on stage for a performance of their single ‘Giza’, one of the tracks on Burna Boy’s seventh album ‘I Told Them’.

    Other Nigerian artists at the event included alternative music star Boj and Afrobeats star Omah Lay, who, in an interview with Pulse Nigeria, referred to Burna Boy as the only Nigerian artist he looks up to.

    Burna Boy’s latest London Stadium concert is yet another testament to his status as one of the biggest artists in the world, continuing to achieve numerous firsts for an African artist.