Burna Boy has once again made history with his latest single ‘Higher’, setting a new record for the biggest opening week stream on Spotify Nigeria. The Grammy-winning artist kicked off 2024 with a bang, releasing ‘Higher’ to resounding success, garnering an impressive 2.3 million streams in its debut week. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Rema & Shallipopi’s ‘Benin Boys’, which amassed 2.1 million streams in its opening week.
‘Higher’, released on June 27, 2024, showcases Burna Boy’s introspective journey back to his roots in Port Harcourt, evoking a sense of nostalgia and reflection on his path to success. The song not only broke records for weekly streams but also set a new benchmark for the biggest opening day streams by a solo African artist on Spotify.
Burna Boy’s “Higher” breaks & set a new a record for the highest weekly streams for a song on Spotify Nigeria as it debuts with 2.6M streams.
— WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) July 6, 2024
— The previous record was held by Benin Boys (2.1M). pic.twitter.com/bPahYd6fev
This milestone adds to Burna Boy’s list of accomplishments in the music industry, including holding the record for the highest-grossing concert by an African artist in the US and the highest-grossing tour by an African artist in Canada. Beyond music, Burna Boy’s impact extends to philanthropy, as evidenced by his charity “Project PROTECT”, which recently partnered with The R.E.A.C.H. to provide vital services to marginalized communities in Nigeria.
The release of ‘Higher’ precedes Burna Boy’s highly anticipated 2024 London stadium concert, where he made history by becoming the first African artist to sell out the 80,000-capacity venue twice. As fans eagerly await his next moves, Burna Boy continues to redefine the boundaries of African music and global influence.
