In a groundbreaking moment for Afrobeats, Burna Boy has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first African artist to sell out a stadium in the United Kingdom.

A staggering crowd of 60,000 fans gathered at the iconic London Stadium, home of West Ham football club, on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, to witness the extraordinary performance.

The highly anticipated show was part of Burna Boy’s ‘Love, Damini’ World Tour, which has been capturing the attention of music enthusiasts worldwide.

The London Stadium concert marks an important milestone, symbolizing not only Burna Boy’s skyrocketing ascent to global stardom but also the exponential growth of Afrobeats as a genre.

Eager fans and industry stakeholders in the Nigerian music scene rejoiced at this significant achievement, as it demonstrates the evolution of Afrobeats from filling theaters to selling out renowned venues like the O2 arena and now a stadium.

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During the electrifying performance, Burna Boy enthralled the audience with a captivating repertoire of his chart-topping hits, including the infectious anthem ‘YE,’ which elicited a joyous sing-along from the stadium attendees.

Burna Boy’s international success story began in 2018 when his single ‘YE’ caught the attention of global listeners, receiving recognition when Kanye West titled his album with the same name.

Since then, Burna Boy has emerged as one of the prominent artists spearheading the global expansion of Afrobeats, solidifying his position as one of the biggest music stars in the world.

In 2021, he made history by becoming the first mainstream Nigerian artist to win a Grammy Award with his album ‘Twice As Tall.’

Adding to his accolades, Burna Boy recently earned two Grammy nominations: his song ‘Last Last’ was nominated in the Global Song category, and his sixth album ‘Love, Damini’ received a nomination in the World Album category.