African pop stars dominate global charts but rarely tour home continent

African pop stars Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tyla dominate global charts but rarely tour their home continent. Obstacles including expensive intra-African flights, poor road infrastructure and inadequate venues make touring Africa far more difficult than Europe or North America. The absence of a cohesive touring circuit leaves African fans consuming their own culture through phones rather than live performances.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia