Burna Boy has achieved another historic milestone, becoming the first Nigerian artist with two albums surpassing 1 billion streams on Spotify. His 2019 album African Giant recently hit the billion-stream mark, joining his 2022 album Love, Damini, which currently stands at an impressive 1.3 billion streams.
Following the global success of his breakout hit Ye from his 2018 album Outside, Burna Boy’s African Giant solidified his position on the world stage. The album produced iconic tracks like On The Low, with over 304 million streams, Gbona with 185 million, and Anybody with 90 million, among other fan favorites. The album’s success was marked by its blend of Afrobeats and Afro-fusion sounds that resonated across borders, earning On The Low and Gbona platinum certification in France.
Burna Boy’s Love, Damini took his commercial success even further, featuring hits like Last Last, which has amassed over 451 million streams, and For My Hand featuring Ed Sheeran, with 289 million streams. The album’s crossover appeal cemented Burna’s global reputation and demonstrated the broadening impact of African music worldwide.
,@burnaboy becomes the first African artiste to have two albums earn over 1 billion streams on Spotify.
— (@ngmusicstats) November 12, 2024
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With these dual milestones, Burna Boy continues to set a high standard for African artists, consistently positioning himself as one of the continent’s most influential music exports. His achievements signal the rising power of Afrobeats and Afro-fusion on global platforms, showcasing the potential for African music to reach and resonate with international audiences.
