Burna Boy smashes Spotify African artist record with 46.84M monthly listeners
Burna Boy has shattered Spotify's African artist record, reaching 46.84 million monthly listeners and narrowly surpassing South Africa's Tyla (46.58M). This milestone is driven by his World Cup anthem 'Dai Dai' with Shakira, which topped charts across Europe including #1 in Spain and #4 in the UK. The Grammy winner's solo hit 'Last Last' nears 600 million streams, showing sustained dominance beyond the World Cup surge.
This achievement resonates deeply with Nigerians nationwide and the global diaspora, validating Afrobeats' international impact during a year of heightened football fervor. It also sets the stage for his upcoming studio album and global 'Unity Tour' slated for later 2026, capitalizing on his current chart momentum across multiple continents.
While Burna Boy leads African artists, global peaks remain held by pop icons like Bruno Mars (133.6M historical peak). His current 40.64M-leading compatriot Tems and Afrobeats peers Ayra Starr and Rema continue strong global playlist presence.
With the World Cup momentum fueling his streaming surge, will you stream his new album upon release or prioritize catching the 'Unity Tour' when dates drop for your city?