Burna Boy Sets New African Record For Highest-grossing Venue In The United States

In another monumental feat, Burna Boy becomes the African artiste with the highest grossing venue in the United States. The Grammy Award winner sold out the 19,000-capacity TD Arena Garden in Boston as part of the stops for his ‘I Told Them’ Tour that has already grossed $11.7million from 11 reported shows of the 22 stops. Burna Boy history-making feat is a …


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