Burna Boy Ignites Discussion Regarding Sell-Out Events At London Stadium

Burna Boy has recently attracted attention after making comments regarding Nigerian artists and their ability to sell out the London stadium, which generated considerable discussion on social media.

The Afrobeats artist initiated a new conversation while presenting his official London Stadium Sold Out Plaque to Engineer Matthew Tonlagha during Tonlagha’s 50th birthday celebration.

What started as a tribute to a mentor and associate quickly evolved into a broader discussion, mainly due to Burna Boy’s confident framing of his accomplishment.

While presenting the plaque, Burna Boy reflected on his achievement and its importance, stating:

“In 2023, as we all know, I was the only one that attempted and succeeded in selling out the London stadium in Africa… This right here means history, and you are history.”

The plaque commemorates Burna Boy’s performance during his June 2023 Love, Damini tour, which marked him as the first African artist to headline and sell out the 80,000-capacity London Stadium.

Shortly after his comments, debates reignited online, revisiting the ongoing “Big Three” rivalry among Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido. Reactions have been divided, with some praising Burna Boy’s confidence and achievement, while others have questioned the phrasing of his statement.

What remains evident is that any time Burna Boy discusses his accomplishments, it sparks considerable dialogue.

“in 2023 as we all know, i was the only one that succeeded in selling out a stadium outside of Africa and this is what i received…” — Burna Boy says as he gifts Eng. Matthew Tonlagha his London Stadium sold out plaque and a black Spirit of Ecstasy for his 50th birthday! 🎉👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/I5Pxf0CXg4

— benny. (@1BENNY7G) February 9, 2026

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