Grammy-winning Nigerian star Burna Boy has set a new milestone after becoming the first African artiste to generate the highest revenue from a single concert
Data released by global tour tracking platform Touring Data revealed on X that Burna Boy’s “No Sign of Weakness” tour has become the highest-grossing tour by an African artist in Oceania, bringing in about $3.1 million from roughly 31,000 tickets sold across four shows.
The record-breaking moment came during the Sydney leg of the tour at Qudos Bank Arena in Australia, where the concert alone generated $1.117 million.
The “No Sign of Weakness” tour spans 20 shows across three continents, including North America, Europe and Oceania.
During the Oceania leg, Burna Boy held four shows in Australia, selling about 30,946 tickets and earning a combined $3.1 million in revenue.
The achievement further highlights the growing global reach of African music, as Burna Boy continues to prove that African artists can successfully sell out major arenas across the world.
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