History has been made once again in the African music landscape.
Burna Boy has officially claimed the throne as the African artist with the highest monthly listeners in Spotify history. Reaching a staggering peak of 46.84 million monthly listeners, the Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar officially surpasses South African sensation Tyla, who previously held the record at 46.58 million.
The Numbers at a Glance
Burna Boy 🇳🇬 | 46.84M (New Record) |
Tyla 🇿🇦 | 46.58M (Previous Record) |
What Fuelled the Surge?
Burna Boy’s meteoric streaming rise over the last few months has been turbo-charged by heavy-hitting global releases and massive cross-continental collaborations, including his chart-dominating feature on Shakira’s track, “Dai Dai”.
This milestone not only cements the African Giant’s undisputed status as a global powerhouse but also highlights the explosive, ever-expanding reach of African music on the world stage.
The African Giant just got bigger.🦍🔥
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