Staff Writer
London was ablaze on Sunday when Nigerian music sensation Burna Boy became the first African performer to headline a stadium in the UK, making history.
With 80,000 fans there, the energy was electric as the audience excitedly anticipated the performance, as evidenced by social media posts.
Burna Boy launched a setlist that covered his phenomenal ten-year career, from his early hit “Like to Party” to the epic “Last Last.” His great talent was amply demonstrated by the sold-out performance.
Burna Boy held center stage while being surrounded by a large group of enthusiastic dancers who gave the performance more flair.
Burna Boy was joined by a stellar array of stars for the duration of the two-hour spectacular staged at the storied West Ham United football stadium, including Stormzy, J Hus, Dave, and Popcaan. The partnerships raised the excitement to a new level and astounded the audience.
The affable host of the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show on BBC radio, Eddie Kadi, claims that African music has been making waves internationally for a while. The ability of Afrobeats to ingest and change several genres is the key to its enormous success.
Burna Boy’s ground-breaking performance honored the influence of African music over the world in addition to showcasing his extraordinary talent.
