- The Burna Boy Nairobi Festival on March 1, 2025, was one of the most awaited events this year, with a great attendance at the Freedom Garden
- It is alleged that the Nigerian music star was paid Ksh 128 million for the festival, the money that only cost his fees and not the other costs for its employees, transport and planning in the venue
- Voice Sol and Burna Boy shot fire, while other Nairobi artists such as Charisma and Rude Boy adding the excitement
The star musician of Nigeria Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, the famous Burna Boy, recently adorned Nairobi with what is considered one of the largest festival that the city has witnessed in 2025.
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The amount that Burna Boy was paid to come to KENYAPER KENYA
On March 1, Nairobi residents gathered at Independence Gardens for an unforgettable night with world -renowned artist Burna Boy showing his talent to the excited crowd.
The Burna Boy show has been built since the festival was announced in 2024.
Reports have emerged explaining the huge amount of money that Burna Boy was paid to perform in Kenya.
According to the magazine of Business Daily, the Nigerian stalwart was paid a Ksh 128 million ($ 1 million) for the same night of the show.
That amount, according to the report, was only for its performance and does not include the cost of the logging costs of transporting its largest 60 people to Nairobi. The artist traveled with his audio equipment.
Tickets for the festival ranged from a standard entry level to KSh 65,000 for VVIP space, with the stadium full of its capabilities, explaining why its payments reached KSh 128 million.
This is not a new thing in the music industry, since Diamond Platnumz From Tanzania he was also paid approximately KSh 20 million for its Happy City Festival in December 2024.
During the Burna Boy show, the Voice Sol group joined him on the stage, making fans cramped.
Other local artists such as Charisma, Rude Boy, Mistac C, Bensould, and Sir M performed fans before and after the Burna Boy show.
The festival seemed to be a major step for the entertainment industry in Kenya, many praising it as a symbol of good planning and high -quality profession.
The festival was quite different from the past, such as the Shenseea and Walker Town concerts in 2024, which were interrupted by people entering without tickets and causing violence.
Stakeholders in the music industry and fans have generally said that the Burna Boy Festival could be the highest (Benchmark) of the upcoming concerts in Kenya.
After the festival, Burna Boy posted a message on social networks thanking her Kenyan fans for a great reception.
“Thank you for your love for all years, Kenya! Burna Boy wrote, reflecting on that unforgettable night.
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Kenyans' views on Burna Boy's payment
THEE_NAIROBI_KID:
“African giant.”
Mwithia:
“Eeish, if you know your value.”
Nairobi_skate_Girl:
“That's all the money and we haven't built a chira shot.”
MILLADENGA_FIDEL:
“Diamond was paid the same amount in Mombasa at the wedding.”
Avintor:
“Destroy only money.”
DJFlexxke:
“Kenyans like to pay for foreigners well.”
Mr_Jay890:
“The next trip to Burna Boy coming to Kenya will be paid more than $ 5 million to make a show. @Burnaboygram will continue to rise higher.”
Dorry_codes_:
“But the music pays !! tomorrow I'm in the studio.”
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