Backlash has forced Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy to cancel two upcoming shows on his No Sign of Weakness United States tour, including a major stop scheduled for 28 November 2025 at The Armory in Minneapolis.
The cancellation, confirmed on Ticketmaster on Thursday, came less than 24 hours before the performance.
A second concert, slated for 1 December 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 were escorted out after appearing to fall asleep during his performance, prompting a mix of boos and cheers from the audience.
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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 Friday, 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.
