Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, has just reached an incredible milestone in his music career. He is now the first Nigerian artist to have two albums with over 1 billion streams on Spotify. His 2019 album, African Giant, recently crossed the 1 billion mark, joining his sixth album, Love, Damini, which has already reached 1.3 billion streams.
Released in 2019, African Giant played a huge role in solidifying Burna Boy’s status as a global music star. The album featured popular hits like “On The Low” and “Gbona,” both of which earned platinum certifications in France. This album helped boost Burna Boy’s international career, especially following the success of his 2018 track “YE” from his Outside album. African Giant not only brought more attention to Burna Boy but also elevated Afrobeats music worldwide.
Burna Boy’s success on Spotify is a testament to his global influence and the growing popularity of African music on the international stage. With two albums now surpassing 1 billion streams, Burna Boy continues to break boundaries and inspire music fans around the world.