Lilian Nyiva
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has set a new record for the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify by an African artist after reaching 46.84 million listeners on the music streaming platform.
The achievement sees Burna Boy surpass the previous record of 46.58 million monthly listeners, which was held by South African singer Tyla.
Milestone Reflects Global Popularity
Spotify's monthly listener metric measures the number of unique users who listen to an artist over a 28-day period. Burna Boy's new record highlights his growing global audience, driven by the continued popularity of his music, international collaborations, and strong streaming performance.
The Grammy Award-winning artist has consistently ranked among Africa's most-streamed musicians, with his catalogue attracting listeners across multiple continents.
African Music Continues to Gain Global Recognition
Burna Boy's latest milestone underscores the increasing global influence of African music, particularly Afrobeats. In recent years, African artists have achieved significant success on international streaming platforms, with performers such as Tyla, Tems, Wizkid, Davido, and Rema expanding the genre's worldwide reach.
The new record further cements Burna Boy's position as one of Africa's most successful and internationally recognized music stars.
