There are artists who perform, and then there is Burna Boy, who treats every stage like familiar territory. His appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon felt less like a guest slot and more like a reminder of why global stages keep opening their doors to him.

He opened with “Love”, a smooth, steady build from his No Sign of Weakness album. Then, without breaking stride, he moved into “Update,” the track that cleverly pulls from Soul II Soul’s 1989 classic Back to Life. The transition felt almost ceremonial. Talking drums, horns, and layered percussion filled the room until the performance became less of a set and more of an invitation to move. Even through a screen, it was impossible not to feel the energy rising.

This latest Fallon performance marks Burna Boy’s fourth visit to the show, and it comes at a moment when his global momentum is louder than ever. “Love” is up for Best African Music Performance, while No Sign of Weakness is nominated for Best Global Music Album at the upcoming 2026 Grammys. If the world keeps calling, it’s simply because he keeps giving it something worth answering to.

His No Sign of Weakness Tour has already crossed major U.S. cities and made stops in Brisbane and New Zealand. While his Minneapolis and Chicago dates were recently cancelled, the tour hasn’t slowed. He performs in Atlanta next, joined by his sister Nissi. After that, the road stretches into Canada, Denmark, Belgium, and Switzerland. In true Burna fashion, the world is still spinning, and he’s still moving with it.