Nigerian Afrofusion superstar Burna Boy has officially reclaimed his throne on the global streaming charts, overtaking South African sensation Tyla to become the African artist with the highest monthly listeners in Spotify history.
Burna Boy did not just edge past the previous record; he shattered expectations by becoming the first-ever African musician to cross the massive 50 million monthly listeners milestone on the platform.
The historic surge in digital momentum is fueled heavily by the global dominance of “Dai Dai,” Burna Boy’s blockbuster collaboration with Colombian pop icon Shakira.
Serving as the official anthem for the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, the track’s high-energy rotation and opening ceremony performance have propelled it to the top of the Spotify Global Top Songs chart.
South African singer Tyla previously held the peak record for an African artist at 46.58 million monthly listeners following the viral success of her Grammy-winning hit, “Water.”
Backed by World Cup fever, Burna Boy soared past Tyla’s benchmark, officially crossing the unprecedented 50 million monthly listeners mark on July 6, 2026.
“Dai Dai” has also made history on YouTube, becoming the first music video to surpass 300 million views this year. ”This milestone is a testament to career consistency rather than a fleeting viral moment,” music analysts note.
“Trading the top spot at this level shows that African artists are no longer just breaking through in niche markets, they are driving mainstream global pop culture.”
With over 10 billion career streams across all Spotify credits and a highly anticipated new album, No Sign of Weakness, on the horizon, the “African Giant” continues to solidify his legacy as one of the world’s most influential musical exports.
