Burna Boy Abruptly Cancels Two US Tour Stops Amid Recent Performance Backlash

Melissa Enoch

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has abruptly cancelled two upcoming shows on his ‘No Sign of Weakness’ United States tour, including a major stop scheduled yesterday, at The Armory in Minneapolis.

The cancellation, confirmed on Ticketmaster, came less than 24 hours before the performance.

A second concert, slated for December 1, 2025, in Chicago, has also been cancelled.

Tour organisers have yet to provide an official explanation, but the move follows growing public criticism directed at the Grammy-winning artiste.

Controversy erupted earlier this week after footage went viral showing Burna Boy ejecting a couple in the front row during his concert in Colorado. The pair was escorted out after appearing to fall asleep during his performance, prompting a mix of boos and cheers from the audience.

The incident sparked intense debate across social media, particularly after Burna Boy addressed the matter during an Instagram Live session.

In the broadcast, he insisted he only wanted “supporters who buy my tickets”, a remark that drew further criticism from fans and commentators.

Public sympathy increased after reports emerged that the woman involved was grieving a recent personal loss, adding another layer of sensitivity to the situation.

In the early hours of yesterday, Burna Boy confirmed the cancellations through his Instagram Story, sharing a direct link to the ticketing page showing both the Minneapolis and Chicago dates marked as cancelled. All other dates on the No Sign of Weakness tour remain unaffected.

Neither Burna Boy nor his management team has released an official statement addressing the controversy or clarifying whether the backlash contributed to the decision.