Burna Boy makes history, becomes first African artiste to sell out 80k-capacity stadium in UK

Burna Boy makes history, becomes first African artiste to sell out 80k-capacity stadium in UK

Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu MFR, professionally known as Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to sell out an 80k-capacity stadium in the United Kingdom.

The talented musician, known for his hit song “Common Person,” accomplished a remarkable feat by selling out an 80,000-capacity stadium in London. He became the first African artist to headline a stadium in the United Kingdom.

The momentous concert, held on Saturday, June 3, was part of Burna’s Love, Damini Tour. The audience was treated to electrifying performances not only by Burna but also by renowned international artists like JHus, Stormzy, Dave, and more.

Burna captivated the crowd with his chart-topping tracks and surprised them with exclusive, unreleased material, including a collaboration with JHus from the latter’s highly anticipated album, ‘Don’t Say Militancy.’

Having expressed his desire to make history and prove his capabilities, Burna spoke with London Stadium prior to the event. The achievement garnered widespread acclaim on social media, with users across various platforms praising the African Giant for his remarkable accomplishment.