Burna Boy Shatters Records as the First Black Artist to Dominate Stade de France

Global music icon, Burna Boy has achieved yet another record in his music career, becoming the first African artist to headline at the iconic Stade de France stadium in Paris.

The Afrobeats singer from Nigeria took to the stage on April 18, 2025, before a massive crowd at the historic stadium, which sits up to 80,698 and accommodates up to 100,000 fans for fully sold-out concerts with the best configurations.

Burna Boy’s performance at the Stade de France was part of his continued “I Told Them… Tour,” supporting his massively received 2023 album I Told Them.

The performance was universally described as the largest Afrobeats concert ever, drawing tens of thousands of fans from across France, Europe, and beyond.

This record concert places Burna Boy among a very privileged list of international music legends to have headlined the Stade de France, others being Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Madonna, Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney, and Jay-Z. In so doing, he not only solidified his legacy but also paved the way for African music to benefit from new opportunities on the global platform.

Burna Boy’s ascension to global acclaim has been nothing short of stunning.

From grabbing a Grammy to selling out stadia across the world, he continues breaking the mold of what makes up an African artist in the industry.

His recent triumph at Stade de France is a personal milestone as much as it is a landmark for Afrobeats as a work of art.

The show featured a high-energy set, backed by a full live band, elaborate visuals, and a succession of surprise guest acts. The show was praised as a masterclass in showmanship by those who saw it and celebrated the cultural significance of seeing an African performer fill such a massive venue.

The success of the concert at the Stade de France reaffirms the booming growth of Afrobeats and its continental reach. Burna Boy’s ability to pull in huge foreign crowds is a testament to his international fame and the increasing interest in African music worldwide.

Cultural onlookers and music enthusiasts have embraced the concert as a milestone. “Burna Boy headlining at Stade de France is not about an individual artist—it’s about Africa appearing on the largest platforms and taking center stage,” a fan posted on social media.

Burna Boy’s first night in Paris confirms his position as one of the most influential artists of his generation and a true representative of African music. His ability to connect with individuals across the globe, regardless of language or geography, declares the universality of music.

As Burna Boy embarks on tour and continues to build on this historic moment, the world continues to watch—because with every step, he’s shattering records not just for himself, but for an entire continent.