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Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy continues his meteoric rise in the global music industry with his latest single 'Higher,

Burna Boy’s ‘Higher’ Breaks Spotify Nigeria’s Opening Day Streaming Record

Entertainment

July 2, 2024

Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy continues his meteoric rise in the global music industry with his latest single ‘Higher,’ which has set a new record for the highest opening day streams for a solo single on Spotify Nigeria.

Since his breakthrough international hit ‘YE’ in 2018, Burna Boy has established himself as one of the foremost artists in the world, consistently breaking records with his chart-topping songs, critically acclaimed albums, and electrifying concerts. His latest achievement with ‘Higher’ underscores his status as a leading figure in the music industry.

According to TurnTableCharts, a prominent chart publication, ‘Higher’ amassed an impressive 530,792 streams on Spotify Nigeria within its first 24 hours of release. This record-breaking figure surpasses the previous opening day record for a solo song set by fellow Nigerian superstar Wizkid, whose single ‘Diamond’ garnered 518,000 streams on its first day.

The record-setting performance of ‘Higher’ also marks a new milestone for African artists on the global stage. 

Chart data, a reputable music chart news platform, reported that Burna Boy’s new single has set the record for the most opening day streams for a solo song by an African artist. This surpasses Burna Boy’s own previous record, which he set with his 2023 Grammy-nominated single ‘City Boy’.

Burna Boy’s consistent success and ability to break records have solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in the music industry. His accomplishments have not only elevated his profile but have also brought significant attention to the Afrobeats genre and African music as a whole.

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