Burna Boy Breaks African Spotify Record with 47 Million Monthly Listeners as ‘Dai Dai’ Drives Global Surge
Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy has set a new milestone on Spotify, becoming the first African artist to surpass 47 million monthly listeners on the streaming platform. The achievement further cements his position as one of Africa’s most successful global music stars.
According to Spotify data, Burna Boy’s monthly listeners climbed to approximately 47.4 million, surpassing the previous African record held by South African singer Tyla. The latest feat places him on course to become the first African artist to reach the 50 million monthly listeners mark.The surge in streaming numbers has been largely driven by “Dai Dai,” Burna Boy’s collaboration with Colombian superstar Shakira, which serves as the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Since its release in May, the song has enjoyed remarkable global success, topping Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart and attracting millions of new listeners.The achievement also marks another historic moment for African music, as Burna Boy became the first African artist to top Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart since Wizkid featured on Drake’s global hit One Dance in 2016. Music analysts say the World Cup exposure has significantly expanded Burna Boy’s international audience, with “Dai Dai” receiving extensive airplay and streaming across multiple continents.Beyond the latest Spotify record, Burna Boy continues to break new ground in global music. He remains the first African artist to have two studio albums each surpass one billion streams on Spotify, while his annual streaming figures consistently rank among the highest for artists from the continent.
Industry observers believe the momentum generated by the FIFA World Cup could push Burna Boy’s monthly listeners even higher in the coming weeks. With the tournament still underway and “Dai Dai” continuing to perform strongly on streaming platforms and international charts, the Nigerian superstar appears well-positioned to extend his record and set another historic benchmark for African music.
