The Weeknd Brings Big Boost To Colombia’s Economy, Concert Provides 1,500 Jobs

Colombia has The Weeknd to thank for an enormous enhance to the nation’s economic system … his newest not solely introduced in an entire bunch of cash, however a ton of jobs with it.

The singer carried out in Bogotá — the nation’s capital — Wednesday night time, working with 35 completely different corporations within the metropolis, which translated right into a sky-high variety of people capable of work for the massive night time. In reality, we’re advised 1,500 jobs in all had been created by the present.

The Weeknd’s been promoting out stadiums throughout the globe as a part of his “After Hours Til Daybreak” tour, blowing the roof off in London, Paris, and, after all, Bogotá — and his newest exhibits ended up producing over 800 million pesos.

He introduced the home down at Nemesio Camacho El Campín Stadium, BTW … with followers having a blast all night time lengthy as he sang his chart-topping hits.