In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves across the entertainment world, two major stops on Burna Boy’s highly anticipated “No Sign of Weakness” U.S. tour have been abruptly cancelled after fans reportedly failed to purchase enough tickets an unexpected setback for an artist known for selling out arenas worldwide.
The surprise announcement landed Thursday night on Ticketmaster’s website, confirming that the November 28, 2025 performance at The Armory in Minneapolis would not go ahead. Within hours, a second cancellation followed for the Chicago show slated for December 1, leaving fans baffled and industry watchers raising questions about what went wrong.
Despite providing no specific explanation for the decision, the timing of the cancellations has fueled intense speculation, coming just days after Burna Boy faced widespread public criticism over a viral incident at one of his U.S. shows in Colorado. A video captured the Grammy winner halting his performance to call out a couple he claimed had fallen asleep in the audience a moment that quickly spiraled into controversy.
The backlash only grew after Burna Boy responded to critics on Instagram Live, stating that he preferred “supporters who buy his tickets and not fans,” a comment that provoked heated debates across social media. Matters escalated further when it emerged that the woman seen sleeping in the video had recently suffered a personal loss, prompting many to accuse the star of insensitivity.
By Friday morning, Burna Boy appeared to acknowledge the unfolding situation. Taking to his Instagram story, he shared a direct link from the ticketing website confirming that both shows were officially cancelled.
The developments have cast a rare cloud over the otherwise soaring career of one of Africa’s biggest global music exports, leaving fans wondering whether the turbulence will affect the remaining dates of the tour or Burna Boy’s relationship with his U.S. audience moving forward.
