World Cup windfall for Burna Boy, overtakes Madonna, Adele in Spotify monthly listeners
Nigerian artist Burna Boy has surpassed 57.7 million monthly listeners on Spotify, overtaking global icons Madonna and Adele. This milestone highlights the rising international influence of Afrobeats and the artist's successful global collaborations.
Why it matters
It marks a significant shift in global music consumption, demonstrating the mainstream dominance of African artists on international streaming platforms.
Nigerian Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy has reached another major career milestone after surpassing 57.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, moving ahead of global pop icons Madonna and Adele on the streaming platform.
The latest Spotify data shows Burna Boy with more than 57.7 million monthly listeners, placing him above Madonna, who has about 55.8 million monthly listeners, and Adele, who has approximately 54.8 million.
The achievement further cements the Afrobeats star’s growing influence on the global music scene.
The milestone comes just weeks after Burna Boy became the first African artist to set a new record for monthly listeners on Spotify, a feat largely driven by the global success of his music and high-profile international collaborations.
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