Burna Boy is first-ever African artiste to stage highest-grossing arena concert in America

  • 📰 PremiumTimesng
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 42 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 20%
  • Publisher: 78%

Nigeria Headlines News

Nigeria Latest News,Nigeria Headlines

Popularly known as the giant of Africa, Burna Boy has proven himself deserving of the title.

INVESTIGATION: TETFund’s N3.8 billion training contract triggers procurement controversy, concernsINVESTIGATION: How Nigerian soldiers killed unarmed civilians in Kaduna community

Citing different data on its X account, Tour Data said Burna Boy beat his 2022 record after he generated $1.593 million, or just over N2 billion, at his TD Garden in Boston on 2 March.The post read: ‘‘Burna Boy earns the highest-grossing arena concert by an African artist in US history with $1.593 million at TD Garden in Boston on March 2, 2024, surpassing his numbers at Madison Square Garden in 2022.

It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall. BMO stadium’s website said the singer commanded a crowd of more than 40,000 fans, including celebrities like Busta Rhymes, SZA, NBA star Mo Bamba, NFL Star Larry Ogunjobi, and British rapper Dave, who joined him on stage for a performance of his hit song “Location.”

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 3. in NG

Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Wizkid, Burna Boy, others shouldn’t downgrade AfrobeatsNigerian singer, Bella Shmurda has urged his colleagues not to downgrade Afrobeats with derogatory remarks. DAILY POST reports that Burna Boy and Wizkid's recent comments on Afrobeats, wherein they disowned the genre sparked controversy. Burna Boy had stated that Afrobeats lacks 'substance', stressing that he does Afrofusion and not Afrobeats.
Source: DailyPostNGR - 🏆 11. / 59 Read more »

Burna Boy bigger than Wizkid, DavidoThe Nation Newspaper Burna Boy bigger than Wizkid, Davido - Terry G
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »

2baba Praises Burna Boy as One of the Greatest Music Icons2baba commends Burna Boy for his hard work in the music scene and praises him as one of the greatest music icons, regardless of people's opinions. He also acknowledges the team behind Burna Boy for helping him achieve his dreams.
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »

Burna Boy, Rema win at 2024 iHeartRadio Music AwardsThe Nation Newspaper Burna Boy, Rema win at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »

Burna Boy Releases Two Explosive Remixes of 'Tested, Approved & Trusted'Get ready for a triple dose of infectious energy and heart-pounding rhythms as Burna Boy releases two explosive remixes of his hit song 'Tested, Approved & Trusted'. The remixes feature collaborations with Major League DJZ and Prince Swanny, injecting new sounds and vibes into the original track.
Source: vanguardngrnews - 🏆 5. / 75 Read more »

I’d rather go to hell than sign for Davido, Burna Boy or WizkidThe Nation Newspaper I'd rather go to hell than sign for Davido, Burna Boy or Wizkid - Brymo
Source: TheNationNews - 🏆 6. / 69 Read more »