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Burna Boy Sets African Spotify Record For Opening Day Streams For A Solo Song

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July 1, 2024

Burna Boy sets Spotify record for opening day streams | Fab.ng

Burna Boy, a Nigerian musician, has become one of the world’s biggest artists since 2018. That year, his song ‘YE’ became very popular internationally. Since then, his songs, albums, and concerts have set many records for African music.

Recently, Burna Boy has set another record. His new song ‘Higher’ has achieved the most streams on its first day for a solo single on Spotify Nigeria. This information comes from TurnTable Charts, a company that tracks music popularity.

On its first full day after release, ‘Higher’ was played 530,792 times on Spotify Nigeria. This number is higher than the previous record. The old record was held by another Nigerian artist, Wizkid, whose song ‘Diamond’ was played 518,000 times on its first day.

.@burnaboy’s “Higher” sets a new record for the biggest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria for a solo single

The song tallied 530,792 streams on Spotify Nigeria in its first full day of release— surpassing the previous record of @wizkidayo’s “Diamonds” 518K and @davido’s… pic.twitter.com/o9IrMf5eCY

— TurnTable Charts (@TurntableCharts) June 29, 2024

Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ also set a new record for the most streams on the first day for a solo song by any African artist. This information was shared by Chart Data, a platform that reports on music chart news. Before ‘Higher’, Burna Boy held this record with his 2023 song ‘City Boy’, which was nominated for a Grammy award.

.@burnaboy‘s “Higher” earns the biggest streaming debut for a solo song by an African artist in Spotify history, surpassing his own “City Boys”. pic.twitter.com/SPZcfmoudX

— chart data (@chartdata) June 29, 2024

These achievements show that Burna Boy is a global superstar. His music is setting new standards for African artists and is becoming more popular worldwide.

Burna Boy has been setting many records throughout the year.

One of his biggest achievements was his concert at the London Stadium. He became the first African artist to sell out all tickets for this venue twice. He was also the first African artist to headline two stadium concerts in the United Kingdom.

In addition to his success in the UK, Burna Boy has set records in North America. He now holds the record for the highest-grossing concert by an African artist in the United States. This means his concert made more money than any other African artist’s concert in the US. He also set a record in Canada, achieving the highest-grossing tour by an African artist in that country.

All these accomplishments demonstrate Burna Boy’s growing popularity and influence in the global music industry. He is not only succeeding as an African artist but is competing at the highest levels of international music. His continued success is helping to bring more attention to African music on the world stage.

Burna Boy’s journey from his breakout hit ‘YE’ to his current status as a record-breaking global star shows his growth as an artist and the increasing global appeal of African music. His achievements are opening doors for other African artists and changing perceptions of African music worldwide.

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Rema’s ‘Raves & Roses’ Surpasses 100 Weeks On Billboard 200 Chart

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July 3, 2024

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Nigerian Afrobeats is taking the world by storm. Rema is at the forefront of this movement with his “Raves & Roses”. His award-winning music has not only achieved massive success in his home country but is also breaking records internationally.

Rema’s debut album, “Raves & Roses,” continues to be a global phenomenon.

Fueled by the mega-hit single “Calm Down,” the album has spent a staggering 100 weeks on the Billboard 200 Global Chart. With that, Rema is right behind Wizkid’s record-breaking “Made In Lagos” (133 weeks). This extended stay on the chart speaks volumes about the enduring popularity of “Raves & Roses” and Rema’s ability to create music with lasting appeal.

BREAKING: @heisrema’s “Rave & Roses” has now spent a milestone 100 WEEKS on the Billboard World Albums chart. 🇺🇸🌍

— It is the first African album since “Made in Lagos”(133Wks) to spend 100 Weeks on the chart. pic.twitter.com/w54C1GyPaU

— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 2, 2024

But Rema’s impact isn’t limited to album sales. “Calm Down” itself is a record-breaker, holding the Guinness World Record for the first-ever number-one song on the MENA chart. This recognition highlights the song’s international reach and influence.

The United States, in particular, has become a fertile ground for Rema’s success.

“Calm Down” soared to the coveted number three spot on the Billboard Hot 100. That was the highest peak ever achieved by a song from a Nigerian artist. It also shattered another record by holding its position on the chart for over 52 weeks, the longest run for a Nigerian artist song.

These achievements are further amplified by the song’s 4x RIAA Platinum certification in the US and its historic milestone of becoming the first African song to surpass 1 billion streams there. This is a monumental feat that paves the way for future Afrobeats artists and signifies a major win for the entire Nigerian music industry.

Rema isn’t resting on his laurels. He kicked off 2024 with a bang by collaborating with fellow Benin City star Shallipopi on “Benin Boys.” This song debuted at number one on the TurnTable Top 100 chart.

Rema’s record-breaking achievements are more than just personal victories. They mark a significant step forward for Afrobeats as a whole.

By captivating international audiences and breaking records, Rema is propelling Afrobeats into the mainstream spotlight and paving the way for other Nigerian artists to follow in his footsteps.

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Davido’s “Timeless” Album Becomes His First Album To Surpass 450 Million Streams On Spotify

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July 3, 2024

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‘Timeless’ album surpasse 450 million streams on Spotify | Fab.ng

Afrobeats superstar Davido is on a roll! His latest album, “Timeless,” which dropped in March 2024, has become a streaming giant. It surpassed 450 million streams on Spotify. This achievement marks a first for Davido – none of his albums have ever reached such dizzying heights.

The “Timeless” album isn’t done breaking records.

On its release day and throughout its first week, the album shattered records to become the most streamed Nigerian album ever on Spotify.

The success story extends far beyond the album itself. “Unavailable,” the lead single featured Musa Keys. The single has become an individual chart-topper, surpassing 100 million streams. This is another historic first for Davido, solidifying “Unavailable” as his most streamed lead single to date.

The entire album is a hit factory, churning out tracks like “Feel,” “Kante” featuring Fave, and “No Competition” featuring Asake. All of these songs have resonated deeply with fans.

🚨@davido’s “Timeless” surpasses 450 MILLION streams on Spotify.

— His first ever album to hit the mark. 👏🏽⏳ pic.twitter.com/YeoPme9jaO

— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 2, 2024

Davido’s exceptional talent has garnered recognition on the international stage. “Timeless” itself is a contender for the prestigious Grammy Award for Best Global Album, while “Unavailable” and “Feel” have been nominated for Best African Song Performance and Best Global Song Performance, respectively. These nominations are a testament to the artistic merit and global appeal of Davido’s music.

With “Timeless” reaching these incredible heights, Davido’s total streams on Spotify have now skyrocketed past 2 billion! This achievement propels him to the position of the 6th most streamed Nigerian artist on the platform, following afrobeat legends like Wizkid and Burna Boy.

The most streamed Nigerian acts on Spotify 🇳🇬

• Wizkid – 6.9 billion streams
• Burna Boy – 6.2 billion streams
• Rema – 3.6 billion streams
• Tems – 2.5 billion streams
• Ckay – 2.2 billion streams
• Davido – 2 billion streams 🆕 pic.twitter.com/lePX7gBoa0

— 49th. (@the49thstreet) July 2, 2024

Davido’s influence and popularity continue to surge on a global scale, solidifying his position as a major force in the music industry. The future looks bright for this Afrobeats superstar, and fans can’t wait to see what musical magic he conjures up next.

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Tems Wins; Burna Boy, Asake, Ayra Starr, Seyi Vibez Lose At 2024 BET Awards

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July 1, 2024

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BET Awards: Tems wins; See other artists who lost | Fab.ng

The Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards were established in 2001. Their purpose was to honour Black artists’ achievements in various entertainment fields in the United States. Later, the awards expanded to include Black artists from other countries.

The 2024 BET Awards ceremony took place on June 30. It was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Nigerian artists did not have much success at this year’s awards. Most of them did not win in their nominated categories.

Tems was the only Nigerian artist to win an award. She received the Best Gospel/Inspiration Song award for her single “Me & U”.

Burna Boy was nominated in two categories but did not win either of them. He lost the Best Hip Hop award to Kendrick Lamar. He also lost the Best R&B/Pop act award to Usher.

Ayra Starr was nominated for multiple awards but did not win any. She was nominated for Best New Artist, but this award went to Tyla instead. Tyla also beat Ayra Starr and another Nigerian artist, Asake, for the Best International Act award.

Seyi Vibez received his first-ever BET nomination this year. He was nominated for Best New International Act. However, he did not win. This award went to Makhadzi, an artist from South Africa.

See the full winners list below: