June 05, (THEWILL) – Music superstar, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has become the first African artiste to solo headline a stadium in the United Kingdom.
The concert was held on Saturday, where he sold out the 80,000-capacity London Stadium, the home ground of English Premier League side, West Ham United, in an electrifying performance, where he regaled the audience with his 19-track Love Damini album, along with some of his hit tracks.
The management of the London Stadium acknowledged Burna Boy’s achievement on its Twitter handle.
“Now sold out!! @burnaboy’s RECORD-BREAKING concert has now officially SOLD OUT!
“What an incredible achievement for the first ever African artist to solo headline a UK stadium!”
The concert also featured international artistes such as Stormzy, Popcaan, and Dave & Jhus who joined the African Giant to give the thousands of concert lovers a treat on the night.
The Grammy Award-winning singer got a plaque to mark his record-breaking achievement.
