As one of the few modern African musicians who engineered the global domination of the African sound, Burna Boy is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest and most impactful artists from Africa.
The Nigerian Afrobeats artist is well-known for his sound and lyrical content which is heavily based on fusion but structured on prominent African elements.
Burna Boy’s Madison Square Garden Show
Oluwa Burna takes his “One Night in Space” concert to New York
The ‘Afrobeats tribalizer’ has touched many cities across the world on a mission to get closer to the millions who consume his music and culture everyday. This concert in New York brought the “African Giant”to play live at the Madison Square Garden.
Burna Boy performed with his amazing band “The Outsiders”, giving the crowd an electrifying experience you would probably get once in a lifetime. Burna moved song after song with topmost energy for over 2 hours.
Throughout Burna’s performance, he kept it wild as usual and completely active.
Burna’s Entrance with Youssou N’Dour Gives Goosebumps
Burna Boy came on stage right after the monumental intro by the greatest and most celebrated Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour. Youssou also performed “Level Up” with Burna Boy, this is the first song on Burna Boy’s “Twice As Tall” album which won GRAMMYs for Best Global Music Album.
Watch Burna Boy’s Madison Square Garden Show
Below is the full “One Night in Space” concert by Burna Boy
Who is Youssou N’Dour?
Youssou N’Dour is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, businessman and a politician who is well-know for many hit songs since 1994, including 7 Seconds and Birima. Click here to see Youssou N’Dour’s discography. Youssou N’Dour was also the Tourism Minister for Senegal between 2012 and 2013.
Why This Show is Important to the Afrobeats Culture
In a time where Africans are prodigiously dominating and getting their voices heard globally, this concert by Burna Boy in the Madison Square Garden becomes monumental as he is the first Nigerian artist to ever perform here.
Is Burna Boy the Most Relevant African Musician?
With powerful singles, EPs and albums which highlights social issues and black excellence without loosing its connect with clubs and DJs, Burna Boy is arguably the most relevant African musician. Unlike many other African artists who constantly dish out songs about women, nightlife and luxury they barely live in real life, Burna Boy speaks his truth on every record he puts out and it’s so evident.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Another Burna Concert
With such a hot showdown in NYC Madison Square Garden, the “African Giant” is definitely on a mission to take you ‘One Night in Space’ if he is showing up in your city, do not miss!
