Burna Boy To Stream Landmark London Stadium Show
Burna Boy has announced that his historic 3 June show at London Stadium will be available to stream on Apple Music Live on Wednesday 19 June.
The concert marked the first time an African artist headlined a stadium show in the UK, Burna Boy was joined by British music stars Stormzy, J Hus and Dave, as well as the Jamaican singer Popcaan.
“I had an unforgettable experience performing at London Stadium,” Burna Boy said in a statement. “The energy from the crowd was unmatched, and I’m grateful to all my fans for their unwavering support. Being featured in Apple Music Live is an incredible opportunity to share this historic moment with my fans worldwide. I’m excited for everyone to witness the magic we created that night. Special thanks to Apple Music for capturing and showcasing the performance.”
“Burna Boy is a force of nature whose global rise shows no sign of slowing down any time soon,” said Apple Music’s global head of hip-hop and R&B, Ebro Darden, who sat down with Burna Boy in London for an interview set to air on Tuesday 18 July, on Apple Music 1.
The past 18 months have seen Burna Boy’s meteoric rise from an Afrobeats powerhouse to a global superstar, as evidenced by his rapidly growing touring achievements. In April 2022, the Grammy winner became the first Nigerian artist to sell out Madison Square Garden, with over 30,000 tickets sold. Subsequently, he embarked on his first complete U.S. arena tour, captivating nearly 15,000 fans each night across 10 dates. In 2023, in addition to his landmark U.S. and U.K. stadium dates, Burna Boy also sold out shows in Paris and the Netherlands, with another Dutch performance scheduled later this month on 23 July.
Burna Boy’s sold-out performance at London Stadium will debut Wednesday 19 July 19 at 12 pm PT on Apple Music and Apple TV+, as well as Apple Music and Burna Boy’s respective TikTok pages.