By Ogochukwu Ogene
Contributing Writer
Onumba.com, Nigeria ——- Global music superstar Burna Boy has reached another remarkable career milestone, becoming the first African artist in Spotify history to surpass 50 million monthly listeners.
The record-breaking achievement was recorded on Monday, further cementing Burna Boy’s position as one of Africa’s biggest musical exports and one of the world’s most influential artists.
The milestone was largely fueled by the massive success of “Dai Dai,” his FIFA World Cup anthem with Colombian superstar Shakira.
The song has dominated the Spotify Global Top Songs chart for several consecutive days, attracting millions of streams from listeners across the world. Its accompanying music video has also enjoyed incredible success, becoming the first music video to surpass 300 million views on YouTube in 2026.
The collaboration has not only elevated Burna Boy’s streaming numbers but has also propelled Shakira to a historic achievement of her own. For the first time in her career, she has crossed 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making her only the second Latino artist after Bad Bunny to reach the milestone.
For Burna Boy, however, the accomplishment carries even greater significance. No African artist has ever reached the 50 million monthly listener mark on Spotify before now, making this a landmark moment for African music on the global stage.
Over the past few years, Burna Boy has consistently broken barriers with sold-out international tours, Grammy recognition, chart-topping albums, and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest stars. This latest achievement further highlights the growing global influence of Afrobeats and the increasing demand for African music.
As Burna Boy continues to shatter records, his success serves as another reminder that African artists are no longer just participating in the global music industry. They are helping to shape it.
About the Author
Ogochukwu Ogene is a Nigerian creative writer, entertainment blogger, and digital storyteller who covers trending stories across entertainment, music, culture, and society. Passionate about impactful storytelling, Ogochukwu transforms breaking news into engaging content that informs, inspires, and sparks conversation.
