Burna Boy becomes first African artist to sell out Stade de France with historic 80,000-fan concert

Burna Boy becomes first African artist to sell out Stade de France with historic 80,000-fan concert

Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has once again made music history, becoming the first African artist to headline and sell out the iconic Stade de France in Paris. The record-breaking concert took place on April 18, 2025, drawing over 80,000 fans to the 80,000-capacity stadium. This sold-out show at France’s national stadium is a landmark moment not just for Burna Boy, but for the global recognition of the Afrobeats genre. The electri…

Over 80,000 fans in attendance as Burna Boy makes African history in Stade De France

On April 18, global music superstar Burna Boy made history by headlining a sold-out show at the iconic Stade De France in Paris. Performing to a massive crowd of over 80,698 people, award-winning megastar Burna Boy delivered an unforgettable night filled with energy, surprise moments, and pure Afrofusion magic. As the first African artist to headline the stadium, the night captures his status as one of the leading voices whose music is putting A…

Burna Boy’s Historic 80,000-Fan Stade de France Show Redefines Afrobeats

Nigerian Afrofusion star Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, etched his name in history as the first African artist to sell out the 80,000-capacity Stade de France in Paris, delivering a monumental concert that celebrated African culture. The event, part of his African Giant world tour, drew over 80,000 fans from 42 countries, generating €10 million in ticket sales, per Ticketmaster France. The three-hour show featured hits like “Ye,” “Last Last,”…

Burna Boy Makes History with Sold-Out Stade de France Concert - Blackbox Nigeria

Ghazali Ibrahim Grammy winner, Burna Boy has achieved another groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first African artist to sell out Paris’s iconic Stade de France, which has a seating capacity of 100,000. This feat solidifies his position as a global music icon and further cements Afrobeats’ growing influence worldwide. The sold-out concert was a testament to Burna Boy’s signature energy and Afro-fusion sound, which drew fans from across Europ…