Chante Hohip6 May 2024 | 7:46

Madonna concert in Brazil draws 1.6 million people

Copacabana Beach turned into a massive dancefloor for Madonna's free concert.

Madonna concert in Brazil draws 1.6 million people

US pop star Madonna performs onstage during a free concert at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 4, 2024. Madonna ended her “The Celebration Tour” with a performance attended by some 1.5 million enthusiastic fans. Picture: AFP

Bongani Bingwa catches up on the latest world news from Adam Gilchrist.

Listen below (skip to 1:09).

About 1.6 million people filled Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro for a free Madonna concert on the weekend. 

On Saturday night, the world-famous beach transformed into a massive dancefloor as the singer completed her Celebration World Tour. 

“Madonna was able to get a lot of her hits in… she certainly impressed with onlookers talking about a historic show.”
- Adam Gilchrist

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