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Burna Boy sets new highest-grossing tour record for an African artist in Canada
Nigerian international superstar Burna Boy has made history by achieving the highest-grossing tour record for an African artist in Canada.
Following the release of his 2023 album ‘I Told Them,’ Burna Boy embarked on a worldwide tour, selling out iconic venues across North America, Europe, and the Caribbean.
In a record-breaking feat, Burna Boy now holds the title of the African artist with the highest-grossing tour in Canada. According to a post shared by Touring Data on June 13, 2024, Burna Boy grossed $5.7 million from 69,219 tickets sold across six concerts during the ‘I Told Them’ tour in Canada, setting a new African record.
.@burnaboy earns the most successful tour by an African artist in Canada history, with $5.7 million from 69,219 tickets sold in 6 shows as part of the "I Told Them… Tour".
— Touring Data (@touringdata) June 13, 2024
Burna Boy had previously made history as the first African artist to headline the Scotia Bank Arena in Canada, selling out the 19,000-capacity venue on February 24 and 25, 2024.
This historic achievement underscores Burna Boy’s status as a leading global African artist, continually setting new benchmarks for African musicians.
Earlier in the year, Burna Boy made history as the first African artist to perform at the Grammy main ceremony, sharing the stage with 21 Savage and Brandy for a performance of his hit single ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’.
At the 66th Grammy Awards, Burna Boy also became the first Nigerian artist to be nominated outside of the global categories, with his song ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ earning a nomination for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
Burna Boy has kicked off 2024 on a high note with his guest appearance on the remix of Titom & Yuppe’s ‘Twala Bam,’ which made history as the first South African-led song to reach the top of the TurnTable Top 100.