- Nigerian Afrobeats singer Burna Boy remains one of the exceptional artistes with stagemanship
- From the UK to France and across several international stages, Burna Boy has shut down multiple venues with unforgettable performances
- TheRadar recognises Burna Boy’s stagemanship and curated 20 stages where he has performed in 2024
Afrobeats singer and songwriter Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has consistently established himself as a talented show-stopper with his exceptional stage performances.
Beyond the shores of Nigeria, Burna Boy has also graced numerous international stages, from renowned stadiums to theatres and music festivals, proof of his popular line, ‘Odogwu no be nickname.’
Since breaking out into the global limelight in 2018 with his hit track, Ye, Burna Boy has steadily become one of Africa’s biggest artistes, with record-breaking and globally sold concerts and performances to reckon with.
A few weeks back, the self-acclaimed African Giant sold out the Peacock Theatre, where the singer dazzled his fans with a collection of his smash hits like Ye, For My Hand and Last Last. He also previewed a new song, No Fly Zone off his upcoming album No Sign of Weakness.
Recognising Burna Boy’s stagemanship as a global star, TheRadar curated a list of all international stages where the singer performed in 2024.
20 times Burna Boy graced international stages in 2024
- Crypto Arena for Grammy Awards 2024 — Los Angeles, USA
- London Stadium — London, United Kingdom (UK)
- State Farm Arena — Atlanta, USA
- Capital One Arena — Washington D.C, USA
- Amalie Arena — Florida, USA
- Centre Bell Arena (X2) — Montreal, Canada
- Scotiabank Arena (X2) — Toronto, Canada
- Wintrust Arena — Chicago, USA
- Hard Rock Live Florida — USA
- Summer Jam Festival — Cologne, Germany
- Stavern Festival — Norway
- We Love Green Festival — Paris, France
- Mawazine Festival — Morocco
- Smuk Fest — Denmark
- Sunny Hill Festival — Pristina
- Guyana National Stadium — Guyana
- Koko Camden — London, United Kingdom (UK)
- Peacock Theatre — Los Angeles, USA
- TD Garden — Boston, USA
5 exclusive awards won by Burna Boy in the last 5 years
Nigerian Afrobeats and singer Damini Ogulu, Burna Boy, might not be the most awarded artiste in the industry, but there are exclusive awards and records that set him apart from his peers.
The 33-year-old artiste, who explores Afrofusion, is known for his vocal texture and code-switching between English and indigenous Nigerian languages.
