Yemi Olakitan
Grammy-winning Nigerian sensation Burna Boy dazzled the audience at the Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 charity event in Paris, performing alongside an all-star lineup including Katy Perry, John Legend, and Rosé.Held at the Paris La Défense Arena on January 23, 2025, the sold-out concert saw Burna Boy deliver a show-stopping rendition of his hit singles, further cementing his status as a global music icon.
As one of the most streamed and celebrated artists of 2024, Burna Boy’s performance highlighted his achievements and shone a spotlight on Africa’s rich musical heritage.
The event marked an exciting start to 2025 for the superstar, who recently earned a nomination for the iHeartRadio Music Awards. Burna Boy is also set to compete for his second Grammy Award in February, alongside fellow Nigerian superstars in the Best African Music Performance category.
With a new album, ‘No Sign of Weakness’, slated for release later this year, Burna Boy is poised for another monumental year, building on his success as the most exported Nigerian artist on Spotify in 2024.