Top 24 Record-Breaking Concert Attendances by African Artists
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
