Burna Boy to live stream O2 Academy performance

Burna Boy © Michelle Helena Janssen
Burna Boy © Michelle Helena Janssen

The Nigerian superstar will perform at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 18 November, from 8pm (GMT).

Burna Boy’s show will be live streamed exclusively via the MelodyVR app, where watchers will be able to switch between angles from their smartphones or VR headsets. The performance has been billed as an immersive virtual event, where Burna Boy will run through hits such as Wonderful and Real Life, in addition to newer material from Twice as Tall.

On the show, Burna Boy said, “This virtual show will be from the heart to my friends around the world. It’ll be twice as close, twice as realistic and twice as tall.”

Tickets will go on sale on 6 November at 10am (GMT). Head to Live Nation to purchase tickets, and read Burna Boy’s in-depth cover story.