Global superstar Burna Boy's remarkable performance at the London Stadium is set to make its debut on Apple Music Live. This historic concert took place on June 3 and was a groundbreaking moment as it marked the first time an African artist headlined a stadium show. Fans can catch the unforgettable show by streaming it on Apple Music Live starting at 12 pm on Wednesday, July 19.
Prior to the London Stadium show, Burna Boy achieved another milestone by becoming the first African artist to sell out a stadium show in the United States, packing 41,000 seats at New York's Citi Field Stadium on July 8. Additionally, in April, the talented artist sold out Madison Square Garden with an impressive purchase of over 30,000 tickets.
Apple Music Live is an electrifying live performance series that offers the world's biggest music stars a platform to connect with audiences across the globe.
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So far, the series has featured Ed Sheeran's latest album "- (Subract)" and stand-out performances from Harry Styles's "One Night Only in New York" performance and Billie Eilish's "Live at the O2" performance, among others.
In the historic performance, the Nigerian artist showcases his biggest hits and fan favourites, including "Last Last", "Sittin' On Top of the World", "Ye", and "Real Life", with special guest appearances from Stormzy, J Hus, Dave and Popcaan.
"I had an unforgettable experience performing at London Stadium," Burna Boy said of the show.
"The energy from the crowd was unmatched, and I'm grateful to all my fans for their unwavering support.
"Being featured in Apple Music Live is an incredible opportunity to share this historic moment with my fans worldwide.
"I'm excited for everyone to witness the magic we created that night. Special thanks to Apple Music for capturing and showcasing the performance. Stay tuned for an epic celebration of music and culture," said the "Last Last" hitmaker.
According to Ebro Darden, Apple Music's global head of hip hop and R&B, Burna Boy is an unstoppable force of nature, and his meteoric rise on the global stage indicates that there are no signs of him slowing down anytime soon.
Darden's interview with the global artist will air on July 18 on Apple Music "We're thrilled to be able to present such a historic and career spanning performance to Burna's fans around the world," he said.
