Key Points:
- Davido’s Barclays Centre tickets sold for $12,868 each.
- The 19,000-seat venue in Brooklyn sold out quickly.
- This is the costliest ticket ever by an African artiste.
Nigerian star Davido has made history again. His Barclays Centre show in Brooklyn sold out fast with tickets priced at a record $12,868 each.
The arena seats 19,000 fans. Every seat was taken as fans rushed to be part of the night.
credit: @davido/Instagram
Historic feat for African music
This marks the most expensive ticket ever for an African artiste. No other act from the continent has reached this price point for a single show.
Fans online called it a proud moment for Afrobeats. Many hailed Davido for raising the bar for African music on a global stage.
Brooklyn turns orange for Davido
The singer is known for his high-energy shows. Videos show fans in orange outfits matching his signature look for the night.
Social media buzzed as fans posted snaps with the sold-out passes. “Worth every cent,” one user wrote on X, calling the night “one for the books.”
Davido’s global impact
Davido’s Barclays Centre stop is part of his ongoing U.S. tour. His shows have drawn massive crowds across major cities, confirming his status as one of Africa’s biggest music exports.
Music critics say the ticket sale is proof of Afrobeats’ growing influence. The genre now commands global venues and premium ticket prices once reserved for top Western acts.
Davido has yet to comment on the sell-out. However, his team thanked fans for “making history with us” in a short post shared online.
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