Nigerian music superstar Burna Boy has closed out 2025 with a major global streaming achievement, becoming the most-streamed African artist on Spotify for the year. According to Spotify data, Burna Boy racked up nearly 2 billion streams across his catalogue in 2025, placing him ahead of other major African stars on the platform.
Despite a year without a breakout viral hit, Burna Boy’s consistent presence, strong fan base, and strategic touring helped drive this record-breaking performance. His music resonated with listeners around the world, contributing to a streaming total that outpaced notable artists like Wizkid, Tyla, Rema and Davido.
Wizkid finished the year as the second-most-streamed African artist on Spotify, with just under Burna Boy’s total, while South African singer Tyla, Nigerian stars Rema and Davido rounded out the top spots for 2025.
Music fans and industry observers see Burna Boy’s streaming dominance as a sign of the continued global growth of Afrobeats and its rising influence in international markets. The consistency of his catalogue and his ability to maintain audience engagement throughout the year played a key role in achieving this milestone.
This accomplishment adds another milestone to Burna Boy’s already impressive career and highlights how African music continues to break barriers and attract global streaming audiences.
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