Burna Boy is celebrating his 35th birthday after achieving major milestones on Spotify, further cementing his position as one of Africa’s biggest global music stars.
In the days leading up to his birthday, Burna Boy reached the top of Spotify’s Global Chart, becoming the first African artist in a decade to achieve the feat since Wizkid reached No. 1 as a lead performer on the global stage with his international collaborations.
The Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats star also set a new record for the highest number of monthly Spotify listeners by an African artist, reaching 47.4 million monthly listeners.
The achievement surpassed the previous African record of 46.58 million monthly listeners held by Tyla, highlighting Burna Boy’s growing international audience and the continued global expansion of Afrobeats.
The chart success comes amid the strong performance of his collaboration with Shakira, Dai Dai, the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which has enjoyed widespread commercial success across major streaming platforms.
Over the past several years, Burna Boy has emerged as one of Africa’s most influential musical exports, earning international acclaim through hit albums, sold-out arena tours, and collaborations with some of the world’s biggest artists. His achievements include winning a Grammy Award and receiving numerous international honours that have helped elevate Afrobeats to a broader global audience.
Fans, fellow musicians, and entertainment figures have taken to social media to celebrate the artist’s birthday, congratulating him on his latest accomplishments and wishing him continued success.
Burna Boy’s latest milestones underscore the increasing global recognition of African music and the growing influence of Nigerian artists on the international music scene.
