Burna Boy Sets Record as First African Artist with Highest-Grossing Tour in Canada
Popular Nigerian singer Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, emerging as the first African artist to hold the highest-grossing tour in Canada. According to Touring Data’s report on June 13, 2024, Burna Boy garnered an impressive $5.7 million from ticket sales, selling a total of 69,219 tickets across six concerts during his ‘I Told Them’ tour in Canada. This accomplishment not only sets a new benchmark for African artists but also underscores Burna Boy’s growing influence on the global music scene.
Touring Data further highlighted another record-breaking achievement by Burna Boy, noting that he delivered the most lucrative concert by an African artist to date, with an average ticket price of $172.76 at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on March 12, part of the same tour.
Earlier this year, Burna Boy made headlines as the first African artist to headline and sell out the Scotia Bank Arena in Canada on February 24 and 25, 2024, with a capacity of 19,000 seats. This milestone solidifies his status as a leading figure in African music, making waves on an international scale.
In addition to his successful tour ventures, Burna Boy made waves at the 66th Grammy Awards, where he performed at the main ceremony, sharing the stage with artists like 21 Savage and Brandy for a rendition of his chart-topping single ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World.’ He also marked another historic moment by becoming the first Nigerian artist nominated outside of global music categories, with ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ recognized for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
Burna Boy’s continuous achievements not only highlight his musical prowess but also underscore his significant impact in elevating African music globally, setting new standards and opening doors for future generations of African artists.
