The highly anticipated The Town 2025 festival just turned up the heat with the announcement that Nigerian Afro-fusion giant Burna Boy will grace the Skyline stage on September 6. Known for his global hits like “Last Last” and “For My Hand”, Burna Boy is poised to electrify Brazilian audiences with his signature blend of afrobeats, dancehall, and soulful energy.
This marks a monumental moment for both Nigerian music and its ever-growing fan base in Brazil. Burna Boy, often hailed as the “African Giant,” has conquered stages from Madison Square Garden to Coachella, and now prepares to leave his mark at the Autódromo de Interlagos in São Paulo. With a reputation for high-octane performances and deep-rooted messages in his lyrics, fans are expecting an unforgettable night.
Joining Burna Boy on the festival’s diverse lineup are global superstars such as Travis Scott, Mariah Carey, Green Day, and Katy Perry, alongside Brazilian favorites like Ivete Sangalo, Ludmilla, and Iza. The festival runs on September 6, 7, 12, 13, and 14, transforming São Paulo into a vibrant hub of music and culture.
Also featured are breakout Brazilian acts João Gomes, Jota.pê, and a powerhouse of emerging hip-hop, funk, and indie artists on stages like Factory and Quebrada. From iconic rock legends to dynamic Afro-Brazilian sounds, The Town 2025 offers a sonic celebration of global diversity.
Tickets for The Town are on sale now, priced at R$ 975 (full) and R$ 487,50 (half-price) with no additional convenience fees. The event continues its commitment to accessibility with 24-hour metro and train services, ensuring festivalgoers can enjoy every beat, safely and easily.
“Having Burna Boy in São Paulo is historic! We’ve danced to his songs at parties for years, and now to see him live at The Town—it’s powerful. Nigerian music is taking over the world, and Brazil is finally catching up!” — said Marcelo Souza, a 26-year-old Afro-Brazilian music student from Salvador.
Burna Boy, a Grammy-winning Afro-fusion artist known for global hits like Last Last and Ye, will headline the Skyline stage on September 6 at The Town 2025. His presence marks one of the biggest appearances of a Nigerian artist in a major Brazilian festival, highlighting the growing cultural and musical bridge between Africa and Latin America.
For Burna Boy fans, this is more than a concert — it’s a cultural moment. With the African diaspora finding new resonance in Latin America, his presence bridges continents, sounds, and souls. Get ready, São Paulo — Burna Boy is coming, and he’s bringing the fire.
The Town is a major music and arts festival held in São Paulo, Brazil, created by the organizers of Rock in Rio. It celebrates global and Brazilian music across multiple genres with large-scale performances, themed stages, and immersive cultural experiences.
— The Ancestral News
