Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has reached a remarkable milestone by surpassing one billion streams on the music streaming platform Audiomack. With this achievement, Burna Boy secures his place as the first African artist to attain such a feat.
Audiomack, a renowned platform that enables creators to freely share unlimited music and podcast content, took to Twitter on Thursday to express their congratulations. In a celebratory message posted on their official account, Audiomack stated, “Congratulations, Burna Boy, on becoming the first African artist to hit 1 billion Audiomack streams.”
This milestone comes hot on the heels of Burna Boy’s recent historic accomplishment in the United Kingdom. In a groundbreaking event earlier this month, the Nigerian music superstar became the first African artist to headline a solo concert in a UK stadium. His electrifying performance at the 80,000-capacity London Stadium featured tracks from his “Love Damini” album and a selection of his chart-topping hits. The management of London Stadium acknowledged this remarkable achievement by acknowledging Burna Boy’s success on Twitter.
Following his sold-out concert in London, Burna Boy was invited to perform at the prestigious Champions League Kick-off Show by Pepsi. Taking the stage alongside Brazilian pop star Anitta in Istanbul, Turkey, Burna Boy delivered memorable performances of his tracks, including ‘Last Last’ and ‘It’s Plenty’. These appearances not only solidify his position as a global musical sensation but also serve as stepping stones toward conquering even larger music markets.
Burna Boy’s accomplishment of one billion streams on Audiomack is a testament to his immense talent and widespread appeal. As he continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide, the African music industry can undoubtedly look forward to more groundbreaking achievements from this extraordinary artist.