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Category: Concerts

  • Burna Boy returns to Stade de France for NFL Paris halftime show

    Burna Boy returns to Stade de France for NFL Paris halftime show

    Burna Boy performed “Ye,” “Last Last” and “On the Low” during the halftime show at the NFL Paris Game on Sunday, October 25, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

    The performance marked a return to the stadium for the Nigerian singer, who headlined a solo concert there on April 18, 2025. That show made him the first African artist to headline a solo concert at the venue.

    Burna Boy’s appearance at the NFL game follows Ayra Starr’s halftime performance at the NFL London Game on October 11. The Nigerian singer performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

  • Olamide announces first headline show at London’s O2 Arena

    Olamide announces first headline show at London’s O2 Arena

    Nigerian rapper Olamide has announced his first headline show at London’s O2 Arena, with the concert scheduled for March 2027.

    The rapper shared the announcement in a video posted on his social media. The O2 Arena has a capacity of approximately 20,000 people.

    Further details about the concert and ticket information are available at Olamide’s official show website.

  • Ayra Starr becomes first African artist to perform at NFL halftime show in London

    Ayra Starr becomes first African artist to perform at NFL halftime show in London

    Nigerian singer Ayra Starr made history as the first African artist to perform at the NFL halftime show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 11, 2026.


    Her set included “Heaven Baby,” “Santa,” “Dangerous,” “Hot Body,” “Ms. Paper” and “Rush.” She performed “Santa” and “Dangerous” in one medley and “Hot Body” and “Ms. Paper” in another.


    The performance took place during the NFL London game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars.

  • Young Jonn sells out 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley for first UK headline show

    Young Jonn sells out 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley for first UK headline show

    Young Jonn sold out the 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley in London for his first headline show in the UK.

    The show came less than a month after Young Jonn announced that he had finally secured a UK visa after a 10-year wait. He shared his visa approval on August 28, ahead of the September 25 concert.

    The concert featured several guest appearances, including Lil Kesh, who joined Young Jonn on stage for a performance of “Efejoku.” Zlatan also made a surprise appearance, performing “Nakupenda” with Young Jonn.

    Young Jonn performed several of his songs throughout the night, including “Aquafina,” with the crowd singing along word for word. The audience also joined him for “Mama,” the song he produced for Kizz Daniel.

    One of the more personal moments came during his performance of “Mama,” when an angel was used to represent Young Jonn’s late mother during the show.

    Following the concert, Young Jonn thanked the London audience on X, writing, “Thank You London ❤️ I’m speechless.”