Burna Boy, the Nigerian megastar, continues to make history in the global music industry, pushing the boundaries of African music’s commercial success. His latest achievement solidifies his status as the African artist with the highest-grossing venue in the United States.
According to Touring Data on X, Burna Boy’s 2024 concert at the TD Garden Arena in Boston grossed a staggering $1.593 million, surpassing his previous record set at Madison Square Garden in 2022.
The monumental success of Burna Boy’s concert underscores his unrivaled popularity and influence in the music world. Selling out the 19,000-capacity TD Garden Arena as part of his ‘I Told Them’ Tour, Burna Boy’s tour has already grossed over $11 million from just 11 reported shows out of the 22 scheduled stops.
Burna Boy’s journey to global acclaim began in 2018 with his hit single ‘YE’, marking a turning point in African music’s international recognition. Since then, he has achieved unprecedented milestones, including being the only Nigerian artist with two Diamond songs in France (‘On The Low’ and ‘Last Last’) and the first Nigerian album, ‘African Giant’, to receive a platinum plaque in France.
Furthermore, Burna Boy holds the record for the most Grammy nominations by a Nigerian artist, with 10 nominations to his name. His groundbreaking performance at the 66th Grammys in February 2024 made history, as he became the first African artist to perform at the main ceremony, further solidifying his legacy as a global music icon.
