Madonna's free Brazil concert at Rio's Copacabana beach attracts more than 1.6 million fans

Madonna's free Brazil concert at Rio's Copacabana beach attracts more than 1.6 million fans

By Alipate Narawa
06/05/2024
Source : BBC

Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night with throngs of fans flocking to see the pop idol on Brazil's famous Copacabana beach.

The show was the final stop on the 65-year-old's Celebration Tour, celebrating her 40 years in music.

More than 1.6 million fans were estimated to have attended the show.

Huge crowds attended Madonna's performance at Copacabana beach Crowds of fans were seen dancing along to Madonna's songs played from speakers on the stage, hours before the American superstar arrived.

In what many have called a "historic" show, Madonna impressed the audience with multiple set and costume changes and light displays.

The signer performed some of her greatest hits, including Nothing Really Matters, Like a Prayer and Vogue, and was joined on stage at one point by Brazilian singer Anitta.

There were giant screens located along the beach, to ensure the largely Brazilian crowd was able to see the event unfold. Some watched from apartments or hotels, others from boats.

There was also a large police presence to ensure the safety of all those in attendance.

The Rio concert was the final touch on a tour made up of 80 shows across Europe and North America.

Source: BBC

FEATURE NEWS
Fiji now second in Asia-Pacific for new HIV cases – Dr. Lalabalavu
Fiji has overtaken Papua New Guinea in terms of new HIV cases and is now ranked second in the Asia-Pacific region, behind only the Philippines. Thi...
17 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Man arrested in Savusavu for alleged possession of illicit drugs
A man has been arrested in Savusavu for the alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs, as the Savusavu task force intensifies its monitoring of ...
35 minutes ago

Three officers killed in explosion at LA law enforcement training facility
Three officers have died following an explosion at a law enforcement training facility in East Los Angeles. Officials say the blast occurred ...
17 hours ago

Bank of Baroda donates upgraded wheelchairs to boost CWM patient care
The timely donation of five upgraded wheelchairs from the Bank of Baroda is a major boost for patient care, especially for those needing transfers ...
17 hours ago

Yellow Ribbon Walk is not just a walk, but a national reflection on redemption – Professor Prasad
The Yellow Ribbon Walk is more than a symbolic gesture — it is a movement that challenges us to embrace change, not only in the lives of those who ...
17 hours ago

Pension should be calculated on full salary, not on suspended rate - Bainimarama
Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama told High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar in a special court hearing this morning that his pension ...
22 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
2025-2026 National Budget Debate
Parliament has officially passed the 2025–2026 National Budget, with 75 percent of Members of Parliament voting in favour of the budget, matching ...
2 days ago

Professor Prasad on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The show will focus on the 2025/2026 National Budget.
11 days ago

Tui Nayau and Tui Lau Installation
The ceremony for the installation of the Tui Nayau Sau ni Vanua o Lau will be held tomorrow, while the installation ceremony of the Tui Lau will be held in Tubou on Thursday.
13 days ago

TOP