Burna Boy becomes first male artiste to top Spotify’s Global Music Video Chart
Burna Boy’s collaboration with Shakira, ‘Dai Dai,’ reached number one on Spotify’s newly launched Global Music Video Chart, making him the first male and first African artist to achieve the feat. The song also peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week and is projected to enter the top ten after their World Cup Final halftime show performance on Sunday, July 20.
‘Dai Dai’ is the most‑streamed music video of 2026 on YouTube, with almost half a billion views, and topped Apple Music’s Global Songs Chart. Following this success, Burna Boy extended his record as the African artist with the most monthly listeners on Spotify—over 53 million—and set a new benchmark on YouTube Music with over 600 million monthly listeners.
These milestones highlight the growing global reach of Afrobeats and Nigerian music. For artists and industry players, the question is what infrastructure—such as royalty structures, promotion pipelines, and data access—is needed to turn streaming success into sustainable careers. As a listener, will you explore more Nigerian tracks on global playlists or support local platforms that nurture the next wave of talent?