Afrobeats star Burna Boy’s United States tour has been hit with cancellations, with five arena dates being scrapped due to low ticket sales. The cancellations come after a viral video showed Burna Boy ejecting a sleeping fan from his Denver concert, sparking widespread criticism. Fans began boycotting his shows, and ticket sales plummeted.
The affected shows include tonight’s performance in Minneapolis and another in Chicago on December 1. Burna Boy has apologized for his actions, but the backlash continues. Some fans feel he was insensitive, while others think he was justified in wanting an engaged audience.
This isn’t the first time Burna Boy has faced controversy. He’s previously removed fans from his concerts for sleeping or not dancing. His team hasn’t officially commented on the cancellations, but it’s clear that Burna Boy’s behavior has impacted ticket sales.
The remaining shows on his “No Sign of Weakness” tour are expected to continue as planned, with the next performance in Boston on December 3.
