In a major turning point in his career, Burna Boy, the rising star of the African music scene, reaches a new peak with the achievement of a remarkable feat. Indeed, the Nigerian singer was awarded the title of African artist having recorded the highest turnover during a single visit to the United States. A consecration which once again confirms Burna Boy’s status as a leading figure in African music on a global scale.
The milestone event took place during Burna Boy’s concert at TD Garden Arena in Boston in 2024, where an impressive $1.593 million was generated. This figure thus surpassed the previous record established by the artist himself at Madison Square Garden in 2022, testifying to his constant growth and his growing popularity with the American public.
As part of his “I Told Them” tour, Burna Boy was able to ignite the crowds by selling out all the tickets for the TD Garden arena in Boston, with a capacity of 19,000 seats. This exceptional performance is part of his tour which has already collected a total of 11,659,531 million dollars from 11 concerts reported among the 22 planned.
This unprecedented success of Burna Boy attests to his status as a world-renowned African artist. Since his arrival on the international scene in 2018 with his hit “YE”, Burna Boy has conquered a diverse and loyal audience around the world. Nicknamed the “African Giant”, he made history by becoming the only Nigerian artist to have two songs certified diamond in France with “On The Low” and “Last Last”. Additionally, his fourth Grammy-nominated album, “African Giant”, became the first Nigerian album to go platinum in France, highlighting his privileged position in the international music industry.
Burna Boy thus embodies a new generation of African artists who are succeeding in shining on the world stage, redefining the boundaries of music and demonstrating the unlimited potential of African talent. His exceptional journey and phenomenal achievements inspire a new wave of artists and prove that African music is not only alive, but also expanding, ready to conquer new horizons and captivate an ever-larger and more diverse audience.