ADVERTISEMENT
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Sunday, October 5, 2025
NewsOnline Nigeria
  • Headlines
  • Top Stories
  • Politics
  • Crime Watch
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
  • Headlines
  • Top Stories
  • Politics
  • Crime Watch
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
No Result
View All Result
NewsOnline Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
  • Headlines
  • Top Stories
  • Politics
  • Crime Watch
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
ADVERTISEMENT
Home Entertainment

Burna Boy Sets New Record With Sold-Out London Stadium Performance

In a ground-breaking achievement, Burna Boy has become the first African artist to sell out a stadium in the United Kingdom.

by NewsOnline Nigeria
June 5, 2023
in Entertainment, Headline
0
Burna Boy

Burna Boy

Burna Boy has set a new record with a sold-out London Stadium Performance.

 

 

NewsOnline reports that Burna Boy, a Nigerian megastar has made history by selling out the prestigious London Stadium. Known for his sensational music and captivating stage presence, Burna Boy has been at the forefront of exporting Afrobeats to a global audience.

 

In a ground-breaking achievement, Burna Boy has become the first African artist to sell out a stadium in the United Kingdom. A staggering crowd of 60,000 fans flocked to the home of West Ham football club on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, to witness his extraordinary performance.

 

ALSO: Northern, South-West NLC Chapters Pull Out Of Planned Strike

 

This historic event not only signifies Burna Boy’s meteoric rise to global stardom but also highlights the rapid ascent of Afrobeats as a genre. The London Stadium concert, which formed part of Burna Boy’s ‘Love, Damini’ World Tour, has been a defining moment for both the artist and the Nigerian music industry as a whole.

 

For fans and stakeholders in the Nigerian music scene, the sold-out London Stadium show represents a significant milestone. Afrobeats has progressed from filling theaters to commanding the iconic O2 Arena, and now, it has reached the pinnacle of success by captivating an entire stadium audience.

 

During the electrifying performance, Burna Boy treated his fans to an unforgettable repertoire of his greatest hits, including the iconic anthem ‘YE,’ which reverberated throughout the stadium as the crowd joyfully sang along.

Burna Boy’s international breakthrough commenced in 2018 with his single ‘YE,’ a track that caught the attention of global listeners when Kanye West named his album after it. Since then, Burna Boy has emerged as one of the foremost artists spearheading the global expansion of Afrobeats, solidifying his position as one of the biggest music stars worldwide.

Notably, he became the first mainstream Nigerian artist to win a Grammy Award in 2021, receiving the prestigious accolade for his album ‘Twice As Tall.’

 

Adding to his ever-growing list of accomplishments, Burna Boy recently garnered two Grammy nominations. His chart-topping single ‘Last Last’ was nominated in the Global Song category, while his sixth studio album, ‘Love, Damini,’ received a nomination in the World Album category.

 

With his awe-inspiring performance at the London Stadium, Burna Boy continues to blaze a trail as the artist leading the charge in the global proliferation of Afrobeats.

 

His success serves as an inspiration for aspiring musicians and showcases the rich cultural heritage and immense talent emanating from the African music scene. As Burna Boy carries the torch of Afrobeats to new heights, it is evident that this vibrant genre is here to stay, captivating hearts and minds around the world.

ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

BREAKING: Northern, South-West NLC Chapters Pull Out Of Planned Strike

Next Post

Former President Buhari Names Choice Candidates For 10th NASS Leadership

Next Post
Former President Buhari

Former President Buhari Names Choice Candidates For 10th NASS Leadership

Trending Stories

No Content Available

Latest Stories

Police Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit

BREAKING: Court Halts Police Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit

CBN

BREAKING: CBN Moves to Take Full Control of Nigeria’s Fixed Income Market

PENGASSAN Strike

PENGASSAN Strike Cut Nigeria’s Oil Output by 283,000 Barrels Per Day – NNPCL

Gaza Peace Plan

Trump Gives Hamas Sunday Deadline to Accept Gaza Peace Plan, Warns of “All Hell”

Jonathan

Jonathan Exposes How Boko Haram Once Chose Buhari to Negotiate With His Government

2025 U-20 World Cup: Bameyi Earns Man of the Match in Flying Eagles’ Victory Over Saudi Arabia

Linc Edochie Reportedly Dating Young Lady Who Resembles Queen May – Yinka Theisen

Temi Otedola Reveals Her Pick to Win BBNaija Season 10

IV TUNE: My Music Tells Stories of Overcoming Life’s Challenges

UCL: Chris Sutton Slams Guardiola for Creating Big Problem at Man City

ADVERTISEMENT

NEWSONLINE NIGERIA

Get the Latest Naija News, Breaking News, Top Stories, World News, Business, Politics & Entertainment from NewsOnline Nigeria.

RELEVANT PAGES

  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

ALERT US

Important Press Releases, Special Investigations: [email protected]

OFFICE ADDRESS

13 Poland Street, London, United Kingdom (UK)

Copyright © 2025 NewsOnline Nigeria

No Result
View All Result
  • Headlines
  • Top Stories
  • Politics
  • Crime Watch
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

Copyright © 2023 Newsonline Nigeria