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Burna Boy becomes the first African artist to sell out a London stadium with a capacity of 80,000 people

Burna Boy, the Grammy Award-winning singer, makes history by becoming the first African artist to sell out the 80,000-capacity London Stadium in the United Kingdom.

With his outstanding performances, Burna Boy’s recent concert in the United Kingdom sparked enormous excitement among his fans.

In an incredible feat, the self-proclaimed African Giant became the first African artist to completely fill the London Stadium, which has a capacity of 80,000 people.

The concert video quickly went viral, eliciting widespread praise and admiration from netizens. 

This historic achievement not only cements Burna Boy’s reputation as an exceptional artist, but also establishes him as the first African artist to headline a UK stadium and perform to a sold-out crowd at the iconic London Stadium.

Confirming the report, London Stadium praised the singer on their official Twitter page.

It wrote, “🚨NOW SOLD OUT!!🚨@burnaboy’s RECORD BREAKING concert has now officially SOLD OUT!

What an incredible achievement for the first ever African artist to solo headline a UK stadium! 🏟️ 👏 For those lucky enough to make it, enjoy the show 🤩🤩🤩.”

Burna Boy becomes the first African artist to sell out a London stadium with a capacity of 80,000 people

Furthermore, Burna Boy has made history with his incredible artistry over the years. On Saturday, May 20, 2023, he will sell out the renowned Arena in London and the impressive 40,000-capacity La Defense Arena in Paris.

These achievements attest to Burna Boy’s growing global popularity and ability to captivate audiences with his exceptional talent.

View the video below…

Burna Boy becomes the first African artist to sell out a London stadium with a capacity of 80,000 people

Reactions from fans following sell-out of London Stadium

sir_eltee wrote: “Can we take a moment to appreciate Burna Boy’s live performances? The man knows how to connect with the crowd, bring the house down, and leave everyone in awe. A true master of his craft.”

chrismariolifestyle penned: “In the business of singing music, Burna is actually the best outa Africa. His attitude sha get k-leg.”

dr_omomurewa stated: “Personally, I think Burna is the biggest in Africa. The distance he gives other A list artistes in terms of showmanship, delivery, lyrics, quality sound and growth is enormous!! He’s the real odogwu!!!”

samvail__ said: “They’re all trying and big ups to them. Davido actually performed in the biggest stage in the whole world that’s World Cup! Wizkid did a big performance recently as well and tiwa performed in the most powerful audience in front of the king of England. Congratulations to Afrobeat. A win for them is a win for us. Love ❤️ and light.” 

By Ejoh Esther



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