Burna Boy Sets New Spotify Streaming Record For African Artists

Burna Boy is dominating! The African Giant has set a new record for the most streams by an African artist on Spotify in a single year, racking up an astonishing 1.986 billion streams in 2025.

He leads the pack ahead of fellow Nigerian stars, including Wizkid, who sits in second place with 1.81 billion streams, and Davido, who ranks fifth with 1.58 billion streams.

Here’s the top 10 most streamed African artists on Spotify in 2025:
1️⃣ Burna Boy – 1.986B
2️⃣ Wizkid – 1.81B
3️⃣ Tyla – 1.67B
4️⃣ Rema – 1.63B
5️⃣ Davido – 1.58B
6️⃣ Asake – 1.52B
7️⃣ Ayra Starr – 1.47B
8️⃣ CKay – 1.38B
9️⃣ Seyi Vibez – 1.32B
🔟 Mr Eazi – 1.26B

This milestone highlights Burna Boy’s global influence and the rising impact of African music on the world stage.