Top on the list of most streamed Artise is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, AKA “Burna Boy” The African gaint who according to Spotify’s is the most streamed artiste and was bagged the second most-streamed album, after Wizkid who was first artiste with the most-streamed album. Burnaboy has almost 9,171,653 monthly listeners on spotify.
He is one of the biggest and most successful African artists. He rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing "Like to Party", the lead single from his debut studio album L.I.F.E. In 2017.
This was according to a statement released by Mr. Owoyemi Ajayi, Spotify’s Account Manager.
Mr. Owoyemi Ajayi said commendations go to a combination that includes talented artistes, exceptional producers, DJs, local and international promoters, leading entertainment Public Relations, marketing professionals, and a growing local audience.
” The Afro-fusion artiste hit the entertainment world like a wildfire the release of his global breakout album, “African Giant”,
This has since staked a claim as one of the biggest stars on the music scene worldwide, a crossover sensation who refuses to compromise.
He is Known for using his music as a tool for telling the story of his life and his surroundings, Burna Boy’s ability to weave tales of love and educate listeners on politics and expressions of vulnerability, while creating authentic Afrobeats, is how he’s been able to capture the world’s attention,” he said.
Mr oyoyemi jayi also said in spite of the fact that Burna Boy didn’t release an album in 2021, this has still been a standout year for him, who has won a string of awards and sold-out venues across the globe.
He noted that the two-time Grammy nominee won the award for Best Global Music Album in the World Music category for his 2020-released "Twice as Tall album".
” As he noted while receiving his Grammy Award, “This is a big win for Africans of my generation all over the world”.
” His recent features on chart-topping singles like Question, Ginger and Yaba Buluku reinforces his vocal appendage as an Afro heirloom that artistes the world over seek to possess on their songs.
” From the thick gold chains that adorn his neck to his vast collection of rings and gold and jewel-encrusted teeth grills, Burna Boy has also carved a fashion niche for new-generation Afro-fusion acts.
” With huge global monthly listeners, Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter, Burna Boy is undoubtedly one of Africa’s biggest musical exports,” he said.
In Spotify’s recently released 2021 Wrapped data, Burna Boy featured prominently among the top 10 artists in almost every listed country in Africa.
He ranked among the top 10 streamed artists in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The lowest position in these countries is number five in Kenya.
According to the Wrapped data, his album “Twice as Tall” is among the top 10 albums for the year in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, as well as Uganda, and ranked in the top 30 in Kenya.
Burna Boy’s growth in the music industry and with his many successes are very inspirational as every step he takes forward elevates him, in the music industry in Nigeria, and the continent of Africa at large.
He continues to march on forward, making a great possibility to leave open doors for the up-and-coming music artists to follow in his footsteps to the top of the music industry.
Burna boy has been persistent in his pursuit to remain the ‘Odogwu’ or better still, the ‘African Giant’ of African music, most especially, the Afro sound.
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