Burna Boy becomes first African artist to hit 50 million monthly Spotify listeners
Burna Boy became the first African artist to surpass 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify, reaching the milestone on Monday July 6, 2026. The achievement is largely driven by his World Cup collaboration with Shakira, the song 'Dai Dai,' which has topped Spotify's Global Top Songs chart for several days and recently became the first music video to exceed 300 million views on YouTube in 2026. The milestone highlights the growing global reach of Afrobeats and positions Nigeria's music export as a major force in the streaming era. It also signals potential opportunities for other African artists seeking international exposure and revenue from digital platforms. For listeners, this milestone suggests that exploring Burna Boy's catalogue—or similar Afrobeats hits—could keep you in step with a rapidly expanding global music trend. With Afrobeats gaining traction worldwide, will you diversify your playlists to include more African artists, or stick with familiar international hits?