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Hypebeast
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Burna Boy Unveils 'No Sign of Weakness' Album and North American Tour
Summary Grammy Award-winning Nigerian superstarBurna Boyis set to dominate the global music scene in the latter half of 2025, with the official announcement of his highly anticipated eighth studio album,No Sign of Weaknessand an accompanying North American tour of the same name. The album is scheduled for release on July 11, 2025, promising a fresh collection of the Afro-fusion sounds that have captivated millions worldwide. No Sign of Weaknessis Burna Boy's first full-length project since his acclaimed 2023 album,I Told Them…. The upcoming album has already been teased with several compelling singles, including 'Bundle by Bundle,' 'Update,' 'Sweet Love' and the recently released 'TaTaTa,' a high-profile collaboration with Houston rapperTravis Scott. These tracks hint at a project that continues Burna Boy's lyrical depth and innovative production, solidifying his unique position in the global music landscape. Following the album's release, Burna Boy will embark on a sprawling 17-date, 16-city North American tour, kicking off on November 12, 2025, at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. This marks a historic moment as he becomes the first Nigerian artist to headline the prestigious venue. The tour promises a unique and immersive experience for fans. With the exception of the Red Rocks show, all dates will feature Burna Boy performing on a custom-designed 360-degree stage in the middle of the arena floor, ensuring an intimate yet expansive view for every attendee. The tour will traverse major cities including Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta and Boston, before concluding with a special two-night stand in Toronto on December 17 and 18. Tickets for theNo Sign of Weaknesstour go on general sale on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time, with an artist pre-sale beginning on Tuesday, June 24th. VIP packages will also be available for fans looking for an enhanced concert experience. For more information, visitTicketmaster. No Sign of WeaknessTour Dates Wed Nov 12 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*Sun Nov 16 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge ArenaTues Nov 18 – Oakland, CA – Oakland ArenaWed Nov 19 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit DomeSat Nov 22 – Houston, TX – Toyota CenterMon Nov 24 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines CenterFri Nov 28 – Minneapolis, MN – The ArmoryMon Dec 01 – Chicago, IL – United CenterWed Dec 03 – Boston, MA – TD GardenFri Dec 05 – Washington, DC – Capital One ArenaSat Dec 06 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS ArenaMon Dec 08 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm ArenaWed Dec 10 – Orlando, FL – Kia CenterFri Dec 12 – Newark, NJ – Prudential CenterMon Dec 15 – Montréal, QC – Bell CentreWed Dec 17 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank ArenaThu Dec 18 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Hamilton Spectator
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton high school students dance the day away
Lyrical, modern and Afro-fusion are just a few of the styles of dance students performed during the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board's 10th annual showcase on Tuesday. Close to 100 secondary students attended the dance workshops hosted by the school board at Rhythm Plus studio in Stoney Creek. This year's classes also included hip hop and Latin dancing. Instructor Megan Medeiros leads Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board students through a hip-hop dance class Tuesday. Teachers watch a Latin dance workshop from the hall at Rhythm Plus studio in Stoney Creek. In the foreground, Samara-Lee Jardine and Brianna Frater from Cathedral High School move to the music. Alyssa Aceti leads a lyrical dance workshop for Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board secondary students Tuesday at Rhythm Plus studio in Stoney Creek. Instructor Percy Anane-Dwumfour puts students through their paces in an Afro-fusion dance class on Tuesday in Stoney Creek. Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board secondary students try out a hip-hop dance class Tuesday at Rhythm Plus studio in Stoney Creek as part of an annual showcase.
