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Burna Boy achieves Atlanta history with sold-out State Farm Arena concert.
On March 9th, 2024, Atlanta witnessed a historic night as Burna Boy delivered an electrifying concert that sold out the massive State Farm Arena.
The high-energy performance solidified Burna Boy’s status as a global superstar, marking him as the first and only African artist to sell out the arena twice. The 21,000-seat venue was packed with eager fans, all ready to witness the Afrobeat icon live. Burna Boy didn’t disappoint, bringing his signature energy and performing a setlist filled with hits.
🚨Burna Boy becomes the First & Only African Artist to sell out the State Farm Arena, Atlanta Twice. pic.twitter.com/L0TqcmmHDX
— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) March 10, 2024
The crowd erupted with excitement as tracks like his recent smash “Last Last” filled the arena. However, the night became even more historic when Burna Boy surprised the audience by bringing out legendary R&B singer Tony Braxton to perform the song with him live. Their collaborative rendition of “Last Last” was a powerful moment, especially considering Tony Braxton’s hiatus from the music scene since 2013 due to illness.
BURNA BOY BROUGHT OUT TONI BRAXTON TO PERFORM HIS GLOBAL HIT “LAST LAST” INFUSED WITH HER CLASSIC LIVE AT THE STATE FARM ARENA IN ATLANTA! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tc6BVZ9UK0
— benny. (@benny7gg) March 10, 2024
The energy remained high throughout the night as Burna Boy continued to surprise fans. He delivered a live performance of the remix to “Do I” with fellow Nigerian artist Phyno, further igniting the crowd.
This groundbreaking concert solidifies Burna Boy’s status as a global force in music. By selling out the State Farm Arena twice, he has not only captivated Atlanta but also showcased his immense international appeal.
The energy and enthusiasm of the audience at the State Farm Arena would have undoubtedly been electrifying, with fans singing along to every lyric and dancing to the infectious beats. Moments like these showcase the power of music to transcend boundaries and bring people from different cultures and backgrounds together.