In a groundbreaking achievement, Burna Boy has etched his name in history as the first African artist to sell out the prestigious Mercedes Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany. On December 9, 2023, Burna Boy captivated a 17,000-strong audience as part of his ‘I Told Them’ world tour.
This milestone adds to the string of historic venues Burna Boy has sold out, solidifying his status as a global music phenomenon. Earlier in the year, he made history as the first African artist to headline a stadium concert in the United Kingdom, selling out the iconic London stadium. Subsequently, he achieved another milestone by being the first African to fill a stadium in the United States, captivating audiences at the Citi Field stadium in New York.
Burna Boy has the 17,000 capacity Mercedes Benz Arena in Germany filled up 🇩🇪🤯
He’s the 1st African act to sellout the venue.
— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) December 9, 2023
The year 2023 has been a remarkable one for Burna Boy, reinforcing his position as the face of African music on the global stage. His seventh album, ‘I Told Them,’ made history by earning him a fourth consecutive Grammy nomination.
In the 2024 Grammy nominations, Burna Boy secured an impressive four nods. His hit single ‘City Boy’ is in the running for Best African Music Performance, ‘Alone’ earned a nomination for Best Global Music Performance, and the track ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ featuring 21 Savage is nominated for Best Melodic Rap Performance. Notably, this marks Burna Boy as the first Nigerian to be nominated as a lead artist outside the global categories, highlighting his unparalleled impact in the world of music.
