Burna Boy Sets New Spotify Record for Highest Monthly Listeners by an African Artist
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has made history by becoming the African artist with the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify.
The Grammy Award-winning singer reached a record-breaking milestone of over 46 million monthly listeners, setting a new all-time high for an African artist on the streaming platform.
The achievement comes as “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continues to dominate streaming platforms and social media worldwide. The song, a collaboration between Burna Boy and Shakira, has become one of the tournament’s biggest trends, with football fans, creators, and supporters using it in match day content, celebrations, and viral videos. The global success of “Dai Dai” has helped fuel a surge in Burna Boy’s Spotify streams, contributing to his record-breaking monthly listeners.
The record further strengthens Burna Boy’s position as one of Africa’s biggest music exports, with his music consistently reaching audiences across continents.
Fans across social media have celebrated the milestone, describing it as another landmark moment for both Burna Boy and African music on the global stage.
With this latest accomplishment, Burna Boy continues to cement his legacy as one of the most influential and commercially successful African musicians of his generation.
