Burna Boy set social feeds on fire with a statement that sounds simple but hit like a spark in a fireworks factory. While celebrating his sold out London Stadium achievement, he reminded everyone that in June 2023 he became the first African artist to headline and completely sell out the 80,000 capacity venue, a milestone that marked one of the biggest moments in Afrobeats history.

At first glance it was supposed to be a humble moment. Burna Boy unveiled an official sold-out plaque to honor his engineer and longtime friend Matthew Tonlagha’s 50th birthday. But what he said during the presentation quickly became the headline.

According to his remarks,

“In 2023, as we all know, I was the only one that attempted and succeeded in selling out the London stadium in Africa. This right here means history, and you are history.”

Fans did not skip the reaction. Some applauded the “African Giant” for confidently owning his legacy and reminding the world of a historic night for African music. Others saw it as a subtle throwdown aimed at fellow Nigerian superstars like Wizkid and Davido, fueling the ongoing “Big Three” debate over who truly represents Afrobeats on the global stage.

This conversation is about more than bragging rights. Burna Boy’s London Stadium show was a cultural landmark. It was a night where Afro-fusion; a genre blending Afrobeat with pop, dancehall, hip-hop, and R&B — took over a UK stadium, complete with thousands of fans singing and chanting songs like Last Last.

And the plaque itself tells a bigger story. It was only one of multiple honours Burna Boy has collected in the UK. The Grammy winning singer has also been celebrated for hitting two billion streams in the country, with plaques marking each major streaming milestone following his packed shows.