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Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has achieved another landmark feat with his ‘I Told Them’ tour in Canada. Following the release of his 2023 album ‘I Told Them,’ Burna Boy embarked on a worldwide tour, selling out iconic venues across North America, Europe, and the Caribbean.
In a record-making achievement, Burna Boy has become the African artist with the highest-grossing tour in Canada.
According to a post shared by Touring Data on June 13, 2024, the Grammy Award winner grossed $5.7 million from 69,219 tickets sold over six concerts in Canada, setting a new African record.
Earlier in the year, he made history as the first African artist to headline the Scotia Bank Arena in Canada, selling out the 19,000-capacity venue on February 24th and 25th.
Touring Data had earlier reported that the City Boy crooner grossed $1.725 million at the ‘I Told Them’ tour at the Capital One Arena in Washington on March 7, 2024, the highest ever by an African artist in the US. This feat ensured Burna Boy broke his previous African record set at the TD Garden in Boston.
This latest achievement further solidifies Burna’s status as a leading African artist globally, as he continues to break new ground for African music.
Great Year for Burna Boy
In addition to his touring success, Burna Boy made history earlier in the year by becoming the first African artist to perform at the Grammy main ceremony. He shared the stage with 21 Savage and Brandy for a performance of his hit single ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’.
At the 66th Grammy Awards, the Port-Harcourt-born musician also became the first Nigerian artist to be nominated outside of the global categories, with his song ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ receiving a nomination for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
Burna Boy has started 2024 on a high note, featuring on the remix of Titom & Yuppe’s ‘Twala Bam’, which became the first South African lead song to reach the summit of the TurnTable Top 100. His trailblazing achievements continue to highlight his influence and success on the global stage, setting the bar high for African artists worldwide.
