By Oratokhai Jesusemen O.
Since his mega-hit single ‘YE’ enjoyed international success in 2018, Burna Boy has solidified his place as 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 TurnTable Charts, Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ garnered 530,792 streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first full day of release, surpassing the previous record set by Wizkid’s ‘Diamond,’ which tallied 518,000 streams.
Similarly, Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ set a new record for the 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.’
Burna Boy has been in a record-making mood all year. His historic sold-out concert at the London Stadium made him the first African artist to sell out the venue twice and the first to headline two stadium concerts in the UK.
Additionally, Burna Boy recently set a new record for the highest-grossing concert by an African artist in the United States and the highest-grossing tour by an African artist in Canada.
