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June 5, 2023

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 IFM Social Media

Fans Excited As Burna Boy Sells Out 80,000 Capacity London Stadium

Grammy-award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy has once again reached new heights in his career, leaving his fans exhilarated with his latest achievement.

The renowned artist has accomplished an extraordinary feat by selling out London Stadium, a massive venue with an 80,000 capacity.

This monumental milestone establishes Burna Boy as the first African artist to headline a UK stadium solo. The concert, which took place on Saturday, June 3, was part of Burna's highly anticipated Love, Damini Tour and delivered electrifying performances from the artist himself, as well as international acts such as JHus, Stormzy, Dave, and more.

With the crowd roaring in excitement, Burna Boy captivated his audience with renditions of his chart-topping singles, and he even treated them to unreleased records, including his collaboration with JHus from the latter's highly anticipated album, 'Don't Say Militancy.'

In a pre-concert interview with London Stadium, Burna Boy expressed his determination to make history and silence any doubts about his extraordinary talent.

He confidently declared, "London Stadium is going to be my fairground! I've been told that I couldn't achieve anything because of where I came from. I hope this can show people that when you have a dream, it doesn't matter where you've come from – your dream can come true. This is going to be legendary; it's history in the making, and I can't wait for all of you to be a part of it."

Burna Boy's artistic prowess has consistently shattered barriers and redefined expectations. Previously, he made history by selling out arenas in London and filling the 40,000-capacity La Defense Arena in Paris on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

Social media platforms have erupted with joy and admiration as users from around the world celebrate Burna Boy's remarkable achievement as the African Giant.

Burna Boy gave a performance of a lifetime at his London concert 🧡🦍 pic.twitter.com/N7v6HO0Tk1
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) June 4, 2023

The significance of his accomplishments extends far beyond the realm of music, inspiring countless individuals to believe in the power of their dreams and the possibility of breaking barriers regardless of their background. Burna Boy's legacy continues to grow, solidifying his position as a true icon in the global music industry.

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 IFM Social Media

Burna Boy’s ‘Love, Damini’ Album Breaks Spotify Streaming Records

Since its release, Burna Boy's sixth studio album, 'Love, Damini,' has been making waves both locally and internationally.

The album's success has been further amplified by the popularity of its lead single, 'Last Last,' which has become a chart-topper and crowd favorite. As a result, 'Love, Damini' has now surpassed Burna Boy's previous most streamed album, 'African Giant,' which was released in 2019.

One of the key contributors to this achievement is the massive success of 'Last Last,' which has garnered an impressive 256 million streams on Spotify.

Additionally, the collaboration with Ed Sheeran on the track 'For Your Hand' has also played a significant role in boosting the album's streaming numbers, surpassing 161 million streams.

Another standout track, 'Its Plenty,' has amassed over 61 million streams, adding to the album's overall success.

'Love, Damini' marks Burna Boy's fourth album in a span of five years, following the release of his third album, 'Outside,' in 2018.

This latest record continues Burna Boy's streak of consecutive Grammy nominations, with 'African Giant' (2019) and 'Twice As Tall' (2020) being his previous Grammy-nominated albums.

While 'Love, Damini' may not have received the same level of critical acclaim as 'African Giant' and 'Twice As Tall,' it has resonated strongly with audiences worldwide, particularly due to the international success of 'Last Last.'

The album's commercial acclaim has solidified Burna Boy's position as a global music icon, and 'Love, Damini' is another testament to his musical prowess and artistry.

February 28, 2023

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 IFM Social Media

2023 Election: Singer Burna Boy Fumes, Replies Nigerians Attacking Him Over His Silence

Nigerian megastar Burna Boy has reacted to criticisms coming his way amidst the 2023 election.

Against the backdrop of election controversies across Nigeria, Burna Boy used his Instagram story to urge the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the election transparently and resist any attempt to manipulate the results.

Burna Boy went on to emphasize that the electoral body should ensure that the Nigerian people are allowed to freely choose their preferred presidential candidate without any external influence.

However, his post didn’t get him back in Nigerians good book as they dragged him for only speaking out about societal ills when it pleases him.

The Grammy winner stated that he was surprised that people were making a big deal over his silence regarding the election given that he has never been in support of any candidate.

According to Burna Boy, he has never believed in any candidate so he doesn't want to influence the electorate who will blame him after such a candidate inevitably messes up.

He also shares that while he won't be involved in the process as he doesn't believe in it, he hopes the votes count and the best man wins.

"I dunno why it's such a big deal to some Nigerians that I've not been vocal about the elections. Personally, I don't have a candidate that I believe in. I've never supported any political party or candidate in my life because I don't want to make you vote and then blame me when the person fucks up, as usual, That being said, I hope all votes count and the best man wins."

This is not the first time he has been criticized for not acting like the giant he claims to be, especially because he likes to sing about the plight of the people while exhibiting oppressive behavior.

January 12, 2023

January 12, 2023 IFMNEWS

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ reaches new peak on UK official singles chart, while Seyi Vibez’s ‘Chance’ makes debut

‘Calm Down,’ the newest song from Nigerian sensation Rema, has reached a new height in the current edition of the UK official singles chart.

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring Selena Gomez hit a new high of No. 8 in the chart week of January 6-12, 2023, extending its tenure on the chart to 19 weeks.

Burna Boy’s blockbuster song ‘Last Last’ re-enters the chart at No. 53, extending its chart run to 31 weeks.

‘Ku Lo Sa’ by Oxlade re-enters the chart at No. 57 after spending 16 weeks at the top.

Burna Boy makes his second chart appearance with ‘Alone,’ which re-enters at No. 69.

‘People,’ by LaBianca, continues its worldwide run, debuting at No. 92.

Burna Boy’s ‘Alone’ remains at the top of the UK Afrobeats Chart for the third week in a row as it enters its eighth week on the chart.

Fireboy’s ‘Bandana’ ft. Asake falls one position to No. 4, while Ruger’s ‘Asiwaju’ and Wizkid’s ‘2 Sugar’ feat. Ayra Starr remain at Nos. 5 and 6, respectively.

Kizz Daniel’s ‘Cough’ falls three positions to No. 7, Wizkid’s ‘Wow’ feat. Naira Markey and Skepta falls one spot to No. 8, Zinoleesky’s ‘Personal’ falls one spot to No. 9, and Mavin’s ‘Won Da Mo’ falls one spot to No. 10.

BNXN’s ‘Omo Elewa’ premieres at position 13, while Seyi Vibez’s ‘Chance’ debuts at position 19.

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