Nigerian global superstar Burna Boy has made history, securing the biggest streaming year ever for an African artist on Spotify in 2025.
The Grammy-winning artist, known for hits like “Ye” and “Last Last,” amassed a staggering 1.986 billion streams on the platform, setting a new high mark and solidifying his position as Africa’s most-streamed act of the year.
The 2025 data reveals a commanding lead for Burna Boy in a fiercely competitive field of African heavyweights. Fellow Nigerian icon Wizkid follows in second place with 1.81 billion streams, while South Africa’s Grammy-winning breakout star Tyla takes third with 1.67 billion streams.
The top five is completed by Nigeria's Rema (1.63 billion streams) and Davido (1.58 billion streams), showcasing the chart dominance of Afrobeats and its expanding diaspora of stars.
The Full Top 10:
6. Asake (Nigeria) – 1.52 billion streams
7. Ayra Starr (Nigeria) – 1.47 billion streams
8. CKay (Nigeria) – 1.38 billion streams
9. Seyi Vibez (Nigeria) – 1.32 billion streams
10. Mr Eazi (Nigeria) – 1.26 billion streams
This record-breaking achievement underscores Burna Boy’s unparalleled global reach and the explosive, continuing ascent of African music on the world stage. His 2025 performance not only breaks a personal milestone but also sets a new benchmark for streaming success across the continent.