Grammy Award-winning Nigerian superstar, Damini Ogulu, globally known as Burna Boy, is set to light up the stage in Ghana tonight. He has been confirmed as the headline performer for the highly anticipated GT Music Concert.
Concert Details and Star-Studded Lineup
The event is scheduled to hold today, Friday, December 19, 2025, at the iconic Accra Sports Stadium. In a fantastic gesture to fans, the organisers have declared the concert free to the general public. Gates are set to open for a 7 pm start, promising an electrifying night of live music.
Burna Boy will not be alone on stage. The concert will feature a powerful blend of top-tier musical talent from Ghana and Nigeria. The lineup includes Ghanaian heavyweights like Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, King Promise, and R2Bees. They will be joined by Nigerian hitmakers such as Patoranking, Ayra Starr, Joeboy, and Fireboy DML.
Official Announcement and Fan Expectations
The confirmation came directly from GTBank (Ghana) Ltd, which announced the news on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday night. The bank's post read, "City boys don’t talk. Simply, we’re giving you another reason to scream… our odogwu is ON!" The term "odogwu," an Igbo word for a respected champion, is a popular nickname for Burna Boy.
This concert is part of the annual GT Music Concert series, which has grown into a major end-of-year cultural event in Ghana. It is renowned for bringing together leading African artistes to celebrate the continent's vibrant music scene. Burna Boy's headline slot is expected to be a major draw, given his massive fan base in Ghana and his reputation for delivering high-energy, unforgettable performances.
Context: Following a Turbulent Tour
The Accra performance comes on the heels of Burna Boy's recent North American tour in support of his album 'No Sign of Weakness'. That tour, which began in Australia in October 2025 before moving to North America in November, was marked by both acclaim and controversy.
The US leg kicked off on November 12 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. However, the opening show sparked online backlash when Burna Boy paused his performance to confront a fan he believed was sleeping in the front row. The incident led to widespread criticism from some quarters.
As the tour continued, reports emerged of lower-than-expected turnout at some venues. Viral footage from his Houston show on November 22 showed sections of empty seats, fueling discussions about tour attendance. The situation intensified when at least two scheduled tour dates, for November 28 and December 1, were abruptly cancelled without an official reason provided.
Despite these recent challenges, Burna Boy remains a colossal figure in global music. His supporters often point to his historic achievements, such as becoming the first Nigerian artist to sell out the 40,000-capacity Citi Field stadium in New York in July 2023. His headline performance in Accra tonight is seen as a return to a familiar and adoring African audience, promising a night of pure musical celebration.
