Burna Boy sets African Spotify record for opening day streams for a solo song

Since his mega-hit single ‘YE’ enjoyed international success in 2018, Burna Boy has become one of the biggest artists in the world with his hit songs, albums, and concerts setting multiple African records.

In another record-making feat, the Grammy winner’s latest song ‘Higher’ has set a new record for the highest opening day streams for a solo single on Spotify Nigeria.

According to chart publication TurnTable Charts, Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ garnered 530,792 streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first full day of release which places it above the previous opening day record for a solo song set by Wizkid’s ‘Diamond’ which tallied 518K streams.

.@burnaboy’s “Higher” sets a new record for the biggest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria for a solo single

The song tallied 530,792 streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first full day of release— surpassing the previous record of @wizkidayo’s “Diamonds” 518K and @davido’s… pic.twitter.com/o9IrMf5eCY

— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) June 29, 2024

Similarly, Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ set a new record for most opening day streams for a solo song by an African artist. According to music chart news platform Chart data, the Nigerian superstar surpassed the previous African record he set with his 2023 Grammy-nominated single ‘City Boy’.

.@burnaboy's "Higher" earns the biggest streaming debut for a solo song by an African artist in Spotify history, surpassing his own "City Boys". pic.twitter.com/SPZcfmoudX

— chart data (@chartdata) June 29, 2024

Burna Boy’s latest feat is a testament to his status as a global superstar whose music is breaking new ground for African artists.