On June 3rd, 80,000 fans from all over the world witnessed the record-breaking performance by Burna Boy at New York’s Citi Field, London. As a demonstration of his status, the African Giant sold out London’s 80,000-seat stadium in a single night.
It is not the first time he has delivered a historic performance. There are several world-renowned venues where he has performed, including the 02 Arena, MSG, Coachella, Dallas, and many other world stages. This feat is historic because Burna Boy is the first African artist to accomplish it with a pack out concert without announcing the guest artists in advance. The electrifying concert had the African Giant himself sharing the stage with other top talents to dish out top-tier afro-fusion performances, thrilling music fans with an immersive and unforgettable music experience.
The three-hour show seemed to be an event to remember for the attendees as the fans from all over the globe screamed his lyrics back at him word for word while performing. Offering a delicious career-spanning collection of hits, The concert witnessed surprise guest performances from the UK’s fellow global hitmakers like Stormzy, Dave & Jhus, and Jamaican singer, Popcaan to dish out top-tier afro-fusion performances whilst thrilling music fans with an immersive and unforgettable music experience.
He also performed ‘Mera Na’, one of their collaborations, as a tribute to the late Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala before the concert ended. As a testament to his global success and status, this concert proves him to be a global icon. An indication that it’s no longer ‘Afrobeats to the world’ but the world to Afrobeats. This historic feat will inspire a new generation of artists, and we cannot help but give Odogwu his bouquets.