Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla and more took African pop global.

[theguardian@mstd.seungjin.net]

Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tyla and more took African pop global. So why don’t they tour Africa itself?

Due to many obstacles – from security to air fares – local fans lose out as African artists tour overseas instead. But as western corporations invest, there are more worries besides When a major African pop artist announces a world tour these days, you will see Paris, New York, ...

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/may/06/afrobeats-stars-africa-venues-burna-boy-wizkid-tems-tyla
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(Wed, 6 May 2026 10:54:30 +0000)