Burna Boy has joined Tems as the only Nigerian artists to have reached the summit of the Apple Music Global Top 100 chart. The Grammy-winning Afro-fusion star achieved this milestone with his hit collaboration 'Dai Dai' featuring Shakira, which serves as the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Following their performance at the inaugural World Cup Half-Time Show, the song surged across streaming charts globally, eventually occupying the top spot on the Apple Music Global Top 100.
Burna Boy's Historic Achievement
Burna Boy becomes only the second Nigerian artist to reach the number one position on the Apple Music Global Top 100. He joins Tems, who topped the chart in 2022 thanks to her appearance on American rapper Future's hit song 'Wait for U' alongside Drake. This remarkable feat reiterates Burna Boy's status as one of African pop music's leading protagonists, as he continues to break new ground globally.
World Cup and Streaming Success
'Dai Dai', the official anthem of the just-concluded FIFA World Cup co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, led to an upward surge in streaming performance for Burna Boy. He made history at the FIFA World Cup by becoming the first African artist to perform at both the opening ceremony and the halftime show of a FIFA World Cup. The collaboration with Shakira has been widely praised for its energetic fusion of Afro-beats and Latin pop.
Best-Selling African Artist of All Time
In another giant stride, Burna Boy has been declared the best-selling African artist of all time. Quoting data from global music consumption data aggregator Chartmaster, Nigerian music news platform Debut Hub reports that the Port Harcourt-born singer has sold 14.46 million equivalent album sales from the billions of streams his albums have garnered across social media. Chartmaster's data underscores Burna Boy's immense commercial appeal, which extends beyond streaming numbers.
Record-Breaking Touring Artist
Burna Boy's commercial exploits extend beyond the chart alone, as he is also Africa's best-selling touring artist. Known for his remarkable showmanship, he holds multiple African records, including being the first to sell out the London Stadium, Madison Square Garden, and Stade de France. He also holds the records for the highest-grossing tour of all time by an African artist, the highest-grossing single concert, and the highest-grossing concerts in Canada and Oceania. These achievements solidify his position as a global music powerhouse.
