Lagos, Nigeria – December 31, 2025 – As we prepare to count down the final seconds of 2025, the "African Giant" has given the continent one more reason to stand tall. Reports confirmed today that Burna Boy’s I Told Them world tour has officially become the highest-grossing tour by an African artist in history, cementing his status as a global touring powerhouse.
While the tour wrapped its main leg earlier this year, final data released by Touring Data today shows a staggering total revenue that has left industry insiders in awe.
The Numbers Behind the Magic
Burna Boy didn’t just break the record; he moved the goalposts for African music entirely. The tour generated a massive $30.5 Million from just 22 shows across Europe and North America.
Here is a breakdown of the history-making statistics:
Total Tickets Sold: 302,801 fans attended across the tracked dates.
Continental Split: The revenue was almost perfectly balanced, with $15.27 million coming from Europe and $15.19 million from North America.
The "Crown Jewel" Show: His performance at London Stadium on June 29, 2024, set a dual record—drawing nearly 59,000 fans and grossing $6.1 Million in a single night. This stands as the highest-grossing one-off concert ever by an African artist.
A Year of Dominance and "No Weakness"
The timing of this announcement couldn't be better. While the I Told Them tour set the financial benchmark, Burna Boy has spent the latter half of 2025 on his follow-up "No Sign of Weakness" tour, supporting his eighth studio album.
Earlier this November, he also made history as the first Nigerian artist to earn five Grammy nominations in album categories, with No Sign of Weakness (2025) nominated for Best Global Music Album at the upcoming 2026 Grammy Awards.
Why This Matters for Afrobeats
For years, the conversation around Afrobeats was focused on streaming numbers. Burna Boy has shifted that focus to "Hard Ticket" sales. By selling out stadiums and arenas with an average ticket sale rate of 86%, he has proven that African music is no longer a "niche" genre but a primary driver of the global live entertainment economy.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we enter the new year, Burna Boy remains at the peak of his powers. From his rumored feature on the official AFCON 2025 album to his ongoing 360-degree stage performances in North America, the African Giant is showing no signs of slowing down.
To the fans who filled the seats from Paris to Houston: you didn't just attend a concert; you were part of a history-making movement.
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