The vibrant tapestry of African music has been celebrated across the globe, with artists drawing massive crowds to their electrifying performances. According to insights from ‘Africa Facts Zone’, a platform dedicated to showcasing the lifestyle, wealth, and concerts of African artists, the continent has witnessed some of the most memorable concerts in terms of attendance.
In Tanzania and East Africa, Diamond Platnumz stands out as a monumental figure, having hosted a concert that attracted over 100,000 fans.
Top 24 Record-Breaking Concert Attendances by African Artists
Here’s a look at some of the largest concerts by African artists, as documented:
| No. | Artist | Attendance | Venue | Location | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferre Gola | 150,000 | Stade des Martyrs | Congo | 2023 |
| 2 | Fally Ipupa | 120,000 | Stade des Martyrs | Congo | 2022 |
| 3 | Stonebwoy | 100,000 | Sakasaka Park | Ghana | 2019 |
| 4 | Diamond Platnumz | 100,000 | Dr. John Garang Mausoleum | South Sudan | 2020 |
| 5 | P-Square | 80,000 | Amahoro Stadium | Rwanda | 2012 |
| 6 | Davido | 70,000 | Stade Modibo Keita | Mali | 2017 |
| 7 | Diamond Platnumz | 70,000 | National Stadium | Sierra Leone | 2017 |
| 8 | Cassper Nyovest | 68,000 | FNB Stadium | South Africa | 2017 |
| 9 | Wizkid | 62,850 | Tottenham Stadium | UK | 2023 |
| 10 | Cassper Nyovest | 62,760 | Moses Mabhida Stadium | South Africa | 2018 |
| 11 | Burna Boy | 60,000 | London Stadium | UK | 2023 |
| 12 | Diamond Platnumz | 60,000 | Lino Correia Stadium | Guinea Bissau | 2019 |
| 13 | Davido | 50,000 | National Stadium | Sierra Leone | 2017 |
| 14 | Stonebwoy | 50,000 | Sakasaka Park | Ghana | 2018 |
| 15 | Stonebwoy | 50,000 | Sakasaka Park | Ghana | 2017 |
| 16 | Wizkid | 45,000 | National Stadium | Sierra Leone | 2016 |
| 17 | Burna Boy | 41,922 | Citifield | USA | 2023 |
| 18 | Burna Boy | 41,000 | Gelredome | Netherlands | 2023 |
| 19 | Wizkid | 40,000 | Stade GSK | Niger | 2016 |
| 20 | Fally Ipupa | 40,000 | Paris La Defense Arena | France | 2023 |
| 21 | Burna Boy | 40,000 | Paris La Defense Arena | France | 2023 |
| 22 | Shatta Wale & Medikal | 40,000 | Accra Sports Stadium | Ghana | 2022 |
| 23 | Stonebwoy | 40,000 | Accra Sports Stadium | Ghana | 2023 |
| 24 | Cassper Nyovest | 40,000 | Orlando Stadium | South Africa | 2016 |
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