Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy continues to make history and push the boundaries of global success for African music. His latest achievement? The highest-grossing arena concert by an African artist in the United States!
.@burnaboy earns the highest-grossing arena-concert by an African artist in US history with $1.593 million at TD Garden in Boston on March 2, 2024, surpassing his own numbers at Madison Square Garden in 2022.
— Touring Data (@touringdata) April 30, 2024
According to Touring Data, Burna Boy’s 2024 concert at TD Garden Arena in Boston grossed a whopping $1.593 million, surpassing his previous record at Madison Square Garden in 2022. This sold-out show was part of his ‘I Told Them’ Tour, which has already raked in $11,659,531 from 11 reported shows.
I TOLD THEM, @burnaboy
— Touring Data (@touringdata) April 30, 2024
$11,659,531 Revenue ($1,059,957 avg.)
124,706 Tickets Sold (11,337 avg.)
$93.50 Average Price
11/22 Reported Shows#Update
This historic feat solidifies Burna Boy’s status as the leading African artist globally. Since bursting onto the international scene in 2018 with ‘YE’, he’s achieved unprecedented success, including:
- Two Diamond songs in France (‘On The Low’ and ‘Last Last’)
- First Nigerian album to receive a platinum plaque in France (African Giant)
- Most Grammy nominations for a Nigerian artist (10)
- First African artist to perform at the main ceremony at the 66th Grammys
Burna Boy’s success is a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication to pushing the boundaries of African music. We can’t wait to see what he achieves next!”
