30th June, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has officially surpassed one billion streams in the United Kingdom.
The ‘African Giant’ crooner was presented with a BRIT plaque at his sold-out show at the London Stadium on Saturday night, in recognition of the feat.
He now joins his compatriot, Wizkid as the only African artistes to earn over a billion streams in the United Kingdom.
Burna Boy also holds the record of the highest-peaking African album on the UK chart, with his sixth studio album ‘Love, Damini’ topping the chart in July 2022.
Following Saturday’s sold-out show, Burna Boy becomes the first African artiste to solo-headline a UK stadium twice.
This historic milestone underscores his status as one of Africa’s most prominent global music icons. Nigerians have celebrated Burna Boy’s achievement with awe and pride, highlighting his international recognition and performance prowess.
The self-acclaimed African Giant gave an electrifying performance during his ‘I Told Them’ world tour. He performed songs like I Told Them, Gbona, Dey Play, Location, Sittin’ on Top of the World, Big 7, Talibans Remix, Giza, City Boys, It’s Plenty, Last Last, and so on.
Burna Boy also brought out some Nigerian colleagues on stage, including Omah Lay, Phyno, Shallipopi, Odumodu Blvck, Seyi Vibez among others.
Burna’s show last year had guest appearances from Stormzy, Dave, J Hus, and Popcaan, and others.
