Mp3bullet is out with a curated list of Nigerian Artists Who Have Sold Out Nigerian Artists Who Have Sold Out The Biggest International Arenas & Stadiums.
Over the years, Nigerian artists have continued to spotlight the nation on the global map through their musical exports. The distinct quality and appealing melodies of Afropop and the contagious rhythms of Afrobeat have drawn listeners and fans from all over the world.
Together, these artists have maintained their dominance in the music landscape, created incredible music, and toured the globe to great acclaim, drawing large crowds. A large number of the performances and events, many of which have taken place overseas, have sold out stadiums and other venues.
This piece takes readers on a musical journey as it shares the incredible stories of Nigerian artists who have not only dominated local stages but also sold out stadiums all over the world. Nigeria’s rich cultural tapestry is woven into a harmonic international symphony by these artists, who reshape the global music scene with their contagious Afrobeat rhythms and contemporary beats that reverberate through stadiums.
Nigerian Artists Who Have Sold Out The Biggest International Arenas & Stadiums
O2 Arena
- Wizkid
The superstar’s historic 2018 O2 Arena AfroRepublik concert, which drew 20,000 fans, launched this legacy in this modern music era. His music career took a significant turn after this event, and he has since played more sold-out shows there like his 2021 three-day ‘Made in Lagos’ concert, whose tickets were sold out 12 minutes after it went on sale, making him the first headline Nigerian artiste to achieve such in o2. In total, he has sold out 02 four times.
- Davido
Not surprisingly though, in January 2019, Davido made history as the second Afrobeats artist to hoist the Nigerian flag at O2. This remarkable feat was accompanied by his other concert in March 2022, making him also the second Nigerian artist to sell out the 20,000 capacity more than once.
- Burna Boy
On August 27, 2021, Burna Boy performed his Twice As Tall concert before an ecstatic crowd at the O2 Arena, making him the third to hit this floor!
- Asake
Earlier this year, Asake had his first sold-out concert at the O2 and it was a time to behold! The concert was held on the 20th of August and witnessed the singer arrive in a helicopter.
The 23-year-old music phenomenon became the latest Nigerian star to achieve this feat. On November 14, the prince of Afrobeat had his ‘Ravage uprising’ show, making him the first in his label to achieve such.
Madison Square Garden
- Burna Boy
In 2022, Burna Boy broke new ground by being the first Nigerian and African artist at large to sell out the Madison Square Garden, New York for his One Night In Space concert. Just like O2, MSG is a 20,000-capacity stadium.
- Wizkid
On November 16 of the same year, Wizkid brought his signature charisma to New York, becoming only the second Nigerian artist to headline and sell out the famed Madison Square Garden.
Tottenham Stadium
- Wizkid
On July 29, 2023, Big Wiz thrilled over 60,000 people who turned out to watch his stunning performance at the Tottenham Stadium. Being the only Nigerian and African act to achieve this, the concert was one of the stops on his tour, following the release of his fifth album, “More Love, Less Ego,” in November 2022.
London Stadium (Nigerian artists sold out arenas & stadiums)
- Burna Boy
On the 3rd of June 2023, Burna Boy made another historical feat by being the first African artist to perform as the only headliner at the London Stadium with an 80,000 capacity.
Burna and other international performers, like JHus, Stormzy, Dave, and others, gave amazing performances at the concert, which was a part of Burna’s Love, Damini Tour.
Paris La Defense France
- Burna Boy
This 40,000-capacity stadium was also graced by the African giant in continuation of his Love, Damini tour. This sellout took place on the 30th of May, 2023. Of course, he is the first African act to pull this weight in this stadium.
Barclays Center
- Asake
Asake made headlines in September after selling out the iconic 19,000-capacity Brooklyn Center in New York to host his Work of Art concert. This came after the singer had sold out the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena and delivered an electrifying performance in London.
Accor Arena (Nigerian artists sold out arenas & stadiums)
- Burna Boy
Burna Boy took Paris by storm as he sold out the 20,300-capacity Accor Arena in Paris, France in 2022 and became the first Nigerian to sell out the venue twice in their career as the first was done on November 10, 2021. This came as part of The Spacedrift tour, which was his fourth of 2022.
- Wizkid
In continuation of his ‘Made In Lagos’ tour, Big Wiz joined Burna to sell out this arena in September 2022, imprinting his name as the second African music export to fill this place.
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