Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has set a new milestone on Spotify, becoming the African artist with the highest number of monthly listeners in the platform’s history.
The Grammy-winning singer achieved the feat after reaching 46.84 million monthly listeners, surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million held by South African music star Tyla.
Following the record-breaking achievement, Burna Boy’s audience on Spotify has continued to grow, with the singer now boasting 47.3 million monthly listeners, putting him on course to become the first African artist to reach the 50 million monthly listeners milestone on the streaming platform.
The latest accomplishment further cements Burna Boy’s position as one of Africa’s most commercially successful and globally recognised music stars.
Industry observers attribute the surge in his streaming numbers largely to the success of “Dai Dai”, his collaboration with Colombian global music icon Shakira.
The World Cup-themed track has enjoyed massive international success since its release, attracting millions of streams across various markets.
The song recently climbed to the top of Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart, making Burna Boy the first African artist to reach the summit of the prestigious ranking.
The achievement marks another historic moment for African music on the global stage.
The last time an African artist reached the top of Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart was in 2016, when Wizkid achieved the feat through his collaboration with Canadian rapper Drake on the global hit “One Dance”.
Burna Boy’s latest record adds to an already impressive list of international achievements that have helped redefine the global perception of Afrobeats.
Over the past few years, the singer has consistently broken streaming records, sold out major arenas across Europe and North America, and earned prestigious accolades, including a Grammy Award.
His success has also contributed significantly to the increasing global popularity of African music, inspiring a new generation of artists to pursue international audiences.
The singer’s growing Spotify audience reflects his expanding fan base across different continents, with his music enjoying strong performances in Africa, Europe, North America, South America and parts of Asia.
Music analysts believe Burna Boy’s current momentum could see him become the first African act to surpass the 50-million monthly listener mark on Spotify, further extending his record.
Fans have celebrated the latest milestone across social media, describing it as another landmark achievement for both Burna Boy and the African music industry.
Many also praised the commercial success of “Dai Dai”, noting that its strong performance demonstrates the increasing influence of African artists in mainstream global music.
With his streaming numbers continuing to rise, Burna Boy appears set to strengthen his position among the world’s biggest music stars while continuing to push African music to new international heights.
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