Nigerian music star Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has made history as the first African artist to surpass 50 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
The milestone was achieved on Monday, July 6, making him the first African act to reach the feat on the streaming platform.
Burna Boy’s impressive surge in listeners has been largely fueled by his FIFA World Cup collaboration with Shakira, ‘Dai Dai,’ which has remained at the top of Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart for several days.
The track has continued to shatter streaming records throughout the ongoing FIFA World Cup. It also helped Shakira reach 100 million monthly Spotify listeners for the first time in her career, making her only the second Latino artist after Bad Bunny to hit the milestone.
In another major achievement, the music video for ‘Dai Dai’ recently became the first to surpass 300 million views on YouTube in 2026.
Burna Boy has consistently cemented his place as one of Africa’s biggest global music exports. Over the years, the Grammy-winning singer has earned international acclaim through chart-topping albums, sold-out arena tours, and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest artists. His growing influence on global streaming platforms has continued to highlight the rising popularity of Afrobeats on the international stage.
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