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Burna Boy breaks record for highest-grossing tour by African artiste

Damini Ogulu, also known as Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has broken a new record for the highest-grossing tour by an African artist.

His ‘I Told Them’ tour made $15.5 million from 15 shows, with more concerts still to be counted.

Touring Data, an American company, shared this news on X. Burna Boy also set a record for the highest-grossing arena concert by an African artist in the US, making $1.725 million at Capital One Arena in Washington on March 7, 2024.

His concert at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on March 12 had an average ticket price of $172.76, making it the most expensive concert by an African artist. His Canadian Tour earned $5.7 million from 6 shows, the highest for an African artist.

“I TOLD THEM…, @burnaboy

$15,469,395 Revenue ($1,031,293 avg.)
156,646 Tickets Sold (10,443 avg.)
$98.75 Average Price
15/21 Reported Shows,” Touring Data tweeted.

 

Source: www.gistlover.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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