Grammy-winning Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has reclaimed the title of Africa’s most-streamed artist on Spotify after reaching a record-breaking 46.84 million monthly listeners, overtaking South African sensation Tyla.
The new milestone places Burna Boy at the top of Spotify’s African streaming rankings, narrowly surpassing Tyla’s previous record of 46.58 million monthly listeners.
‘Dai Dai’ Fuels Burna Boy’s Spotify Surge
Burna Boy’s remarkable rise has been driven largely by the global success of “Dai Dai,” his collaboration with Colombian pop icon Shakira.
The song gained worldwide attention after being selected as the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the pair delivering a high-energy performance during the tournament’s opening ceremony.
The exposure from the World Cup, coupled with massive international radio airplay and streaming, propelled the track onto major music charts across Europe and significantly boosted Burna Boy’s Spotify audience.
‘Dai Dai’ Climbs European Music Charts
The World Cup anthem has enjoyed impressive commercial success across Europe, reaching:
Spain: No. 1
France: No. 2
Italy: No. 3
United Kingdom: No. 4
Switzerland: No. 5
Germany: No. 8
The song’s global popularity has introduced Burna Boy’s music to millions of new listeners while strengthening his position as one of Africa’s biggest international music exports.
‘Last Last’ Remains Burna Boy’s Biggest Solo Hit
Before the success of “Dai Dai,” Burna Boy’s biggest Spotify hit was “Last Last,” the Grammy-nominated 2022 single that has accumulated nearly 600 million streams on the platform.
The latest achievement comes as anticipation builds for the release of Burna Boy’s upcoming studio album and his highly anticipated “Unity Tour,” scheduled for later this year.
African Stars Continue to Dominate Global Streaming
While Burna Boy now leads African artists on Spotify, several other African musicians continue to post impressive streaming numbers.
Tems currently ranks second with 40.64 million monthly listeners, while Ayra Starr and Rema remain among the continent’s most-streamed artists, with Rema recording 29.43 million monthly listeners.
Their growing international appeal highlights the continued global rise of Afrobeats and African music.
Global Spotify Rankings
Although Burna Boy now holds the African record, the all-time global Spotify monthly listener rankings continue to be dominated by international pop stars.
The current historical peaks are:
Bruno Mars – 133.6 million monthly listeners
Justin Bieber – 128.4 million
The Weeknd – 113.9 million
Rihanna – 110.3 million
Michael Jackson – 109.6 million
Burna Boy’s latest achievement marks another major milestone for African music, reinforcing his status as one of the continent’s most influential global artists and further demonstrating the growing international reach of Afrobeats.
