Burna Boy has withdrawn from two stops on his ongoing “No Sign of Weakness” tour, pulling out of shows in Minneapolis and Chicago, according to updated listings on Ticketmaster. Both events Minneapolis at The Armory and Chicago at the United Center were marked as cancelled, with refunds already set in motion for ticket holders.

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The cancellations landed without an accompanying statement from the artist or his management, leaving the move open to interpretation. Coverage from Nigerian and U.S. outlets notes that the update arrived in the days following the widely circulated incident at his Colorado concert, where Burna Boy halted his set to remove a couple from the crowd. The moment drew heavy backlash online after the woman involved shared that she was grieving a recent loss, amplifying public scrutiny.

Reports in THISDAYLIVE and TheWill suggest that the episode and the subsequent online reaction may have shaped turnout in some U.S. markets, potentially contributing to the decision to cancel both dates. Those outlets also note that neither promoter nor management has clarified whether scheduling, logistics, or internal tour adjustments played any role.

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Despite the two cancellations, the rest of the tour remains intact for now, including scheduled appearances in Boston, Washington D.C., Montreal and Toronto. BellaNaija’s reporting confirms that these dates are still active, with no additional changes communicated as of the last update.

The lack of an official explanation leaves room for further updates as the tour progresses, and industry watchers are keeping an eye on whether the remaining North American stops proceed without disruption.

Tems headlined the AFROPUNK Brazil 2025 festival held in Salvador, Bahia, over the weekend of November 8 and 9. The two-day event drew thousands of festivalgoers from across Brazil and beyond, marking one of the year’s biggest celebrations of African and diasporic music.

She performed on the main stage on Sunday, November 9, closing out the festival lineup. Her set included fan favourites such as ‘Free Mind,’ and ‘Me & U,’ with a strong response from the crowd captured across multiple social media platforms. Videos from the event show her performing to a packed audience, with fans singing along throughout her set.

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Her appearance follows a year of steady global recognition. She previously earned Grammy and Oscar nominations and has continued to be a leading voice in contemporary African music. Her headline slot at AFROPUNK shows her position as one of the continent’s most internationally followed performers.

AFROPUNK Brazil 2025 took place at Parque de Exposições in Salvador, a city widely known for its deep Afro-Brazilian roots and cultural history. The festival brought together artists from more than 25 countries and attracted over 40 percent of attendees from outside Bahia. Other performers on the lineup included Rico Dalasam, Karol Conká, and Baco Exu do Blues, representing a blend of African and Brazilian influences.

Tems’ performance was one of the most talked-about moments from the festival. A short video showing her interacting with fans mid-performance circulated widely online, further boosting engagement around her AFROPUNK debut.

Her inclusion on the lineup continues AFROPUNK’s focus on spotlighting Black artists who are shaping music across continents.

In early November 2025, Wizkid became the first African artist to surpass 100 million Shazams, a milestone that highlights both his global appeal and the growing influence of Afrobeats. Shazam tracks when listeners identify a song, and reaching this figure shows how often people are actively seeking out his music.

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Wizkid’s catalogue has grown steadily over more than a decade, from Lagos studios to international playlists. Tracks like Essence, featuring Tems, helped expand his audience far beyond Nigeria. Unlike chart positions that reflect streams or sales, this milestone reflects discovery: people all over the world are stopping to find out what they are listening to.

The milestone demonstrates that Wizkid’s music is connecting with audiences in regions where Afrobeats was once less prominent. His 2024 album and various collaborations contributed to this growth. The frequent identification of his songs indicates they continue to be heard and discovered across continents, showing the consistency of his appeal.

Wizkid’s career has been marked by careful development. He has evolved his sound while keeping it rooted in Nigerian rhythms. Collaborations locally and internationally have strengthened his global presence, with tracks like Essence entering the Billboard Hot 100—the first Nigerian song to achieve that. This proves that Nigerian music can reach international audiences without losing its identity.

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For Nigerian readers, this achievement is significant not just for numbers but for representation. It sets a benchmark for other African artists aiming for global recognition. Each time a listener in Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt uses Shazam on a Wizkid track, they become part of a worldwide audience map, showing that Nigerian music is now commanding attention on a global scale.

While 100 million Shazams is a remarkable achievement, it also challenges Wizkid to maintain momentum. Future releases will need to capture attention and continue generating discovery-driven responses. If he does, this milestone won’t just be a number; it will mark a sustained period of Nigerian music shaping the global stage.