{"id":34924,"date":"2024-06-14T12:48:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T12:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=34924"},"modified":"2024-06-14T12:48:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T12:48:05","slug":"burna-boy-sets-new-highest-grossing-tour-record-for-an-african-artist-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2024\/06\/14\/burna-boy-sets-new-highest-grossing-tour-record-for-an-african-artist-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Burna Boy Sets New Highest-Grossing Tour Record for an African Artist in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>By Cynthia Abah<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-xmygh-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-xmygh-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm md:pb-9\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-99\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"py-2 juice:py-[18px] px-3 text-base md:px-4 m-auto md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-3 text-base juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-5 juice:lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a84983d5-fee1-4e8e-a6c0-706eb6e01158\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Burna Boy has achieved another significant milestone, becoming the African artist with the highest-grossing tour in Canada. Following the release of his 2023 album <em>&#8216;I Told Them,&#8217;<\/em> Burna Boy embarked on a worldwide tour, selling out iconic venues across North America, Europe, and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n<p>According to Touring Data, Burna Boy grossed $5.7 million from 69,219 tickets sold across six concerts in Canada, setting a new record for African artists. This achievement was shared on June 13, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Burna Boy made history as the first African artist to headline the Scotia Bank Arena in Canada, selling out the 19,000-capacity venue on February 24th and 25th, 2024. This record-breaking feat underscores his status as the leading African artist globally, continuously setting new benchmarks.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the year, Burna Boy became the first African artist to perform at the Grammy main ceremony, sharing the stage with 21 Savage and Brandy for a performance of his hit single &#8216;Sittin&#8217; On Top Of The World&#8217;. At the 66th Grammys, he also became the first Nigerian artist to be nominated outside the global categories, with &#8216;Sittin&#8217; On Top Of The World&#8217; receiving a nod for Best Melodic Rap Performance.<\/p>\n<p>Burna Boy kicked off 2024 on a stellar note with his guest appearance on the remix of Titom &amp; Yuppe&#8217;s &#8216;Twala Bam&#8217; remix, which made history by becoming the first South African lead song to reach the summit of the TurnTable Top 100. These achievements reflect Burna Boy&#8217;s immense popularity and his pivotal role in bringing African music to the global stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Cynthia Abah Burna Boy has achieved another significant milestone, becoming the African artist with the highest-grossing tour in Canada. Following the release of his 2023 album &#8216;I Told Them,&#8217; Burna Boy embarked on a worldwide tour, selling out iconic venues across North America, Europe, and the Caribbean. 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