From the pulsating beats of Africa to the iconic venues of the world, African music sensations have transcended borders, captivating audiences globally.
In a resounding testament to their prowess, an impressive roster of artists has achieved the remarkable feat of selling out renowned arenas and stadiums.
From the electrifying performances at the O2 Arena by Wizkid and Davido to Burna Boy’s triumphant reign across continents, the following list chronicles the monumental success of African acts, echoing the resounding melodies that have become the heartbeat of the world’s music scene.
O2 ARENA (20,000 capacity)
- Wizkid (5)
- Davido (2)
- Burna Boy
- Asake
- Rema
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN (20,000 capacity)
- Burna Boy
- Wizkid
- Black Coffee
TOTTENHAM STADIUM (62,850 seating capacity)
- Wizkid
LONDON STADIUM (80,000 seating capacity)
- Burna Boy
CITI FIELD (41,922 capacity)
- Burna Boy
GELREDOME (41,000 capacity)
- Burna Boy
PARIS LA DEFENSE ARENA (40,000)
- Burna Boy
STATE FARM ARENA (21,000)
- Burna Boy
CAPITAL ONE ARENA (20,000)
- Burna Boy
- Davido
ACCOR ARENA (20,300 capacity)
- Burna Boy (2)
- Wizkid
- Fally Ipupa
- Koffi Olomide
- Papa Wemba
- Werrason
- JP Mpiana
- Youssou Ndour
CAPITAL ONE ARENA (20,356 capacity)
- Burna Boy
TOYOTA CENTER (19,000 capacity)
- Burna Boy
- Davido
BARCLAYS CENTER (19,000 capacity)
- Asake
ZIGGO DOME (17,000)
- Burna Boy
- Wizkid
COCA COLA ARENA (17,000 capacity)
- Davido
ROTTERDAM AHOY (16,426 capacity)
- Burna Boy
BUDWEISER STAGE (16,069 capacity)
- Davido
3ARENA (13,000 capacity)
- Burna Boy
WEMBLEY ARENA (12,500 capacity)
- Burna Boy
- Fireboy DML
- Basketmouth
ADDITION FINANCIAL ARENA (9,830 capacity)
- Burna Boy
GENEVA ARENA (9,500 capacity)
- Burna Boy
PROSPECT PARK BANDSHELL (9,000 capacity)
- Wizkid
MINNEAPOLIS ARMORY (8,400 capacity)
- Burna Boy
HOVET ARENA (8,094 capacity)
- Burna Boy
ROYAL ALBERT HALL (5,272 capacity)
- Wizkid