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Burna Boy sets record as the first African with…
Burna Boy’s incredible journey in the music industry continues to be marked by historic achievements and commercial acclaim. Since gaining international recognition with his 2018 hit single ‘YE,’ Burna Boy has risen to superstar status, earning numerous awards and selling out venues around the world.
In yet another remarkable feat, Burna has become the first African artist to have five albums with over 200 million streams on Spotify.
His journey to international success began with the breakout hit ‘YE‘ from his 2018 album ‘Outside.’ In 2019, he solidified his status with the commercially acclaimed album ‘African Giant,’ earning his first Grammy nomination.
In 2020, he followed up with the critically acclaimed album ‘Twice As Tall,‘ which won him a Grammy Award for Best World Album.
In 2022, he released the Grammy-nominated album ‘Love, Damini,’ which received the remarkable distinction of being certified five times platinum by the TurnTable Chart, making it the highest certified album in Nigeria’s history.
In 2023, Burna Boy released his fifth album in just six years with ‘I Told Them,‘ and it has now become his fifth album to surpass 200 million streams on Spotify.
Burna Boy’s unprecedented achievement of having five albums with over 200 million Spotify streams underscores his immense commercial appeal and cements his position at the pinnacle of global music. It also serves as a testament to his exceptional talent and enduring impact on the music industry.
🚨Burna Boy becomes the first African act to have 5 Albums each surpass 200 MILLION Spotify streams. 🙌🏼💿 pic.twitter.com/hJZa9So7qy
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