Burna Boy Joins Tems as the Only African Artists to Reach No. 1 on Apple Music Global Chart
Burna Boy has added another historic milestone to his already remarkable career, becoming just the second African artist to reach No. 1 on the Apple Music Top 100: Global Songs Chart.
The achievement comes courtesy of Dai Dai, his blockbuster collaboration with Shakira and the Official 2026 FIFA World Cup Song, which recently climbed to the summit of Apple Music’s global rankings.
With the feat, Burna Boy joins Tems as the only African artists to have ever reached the coveted No. 1 spot on the Apple Music Top 100: Global Songs Chart, further highlighting the growing influence of African music on the international stage.
The latest accomplishment adds to the phenomenal run of Dai Dai, which has dominated streaming platforms worldwide. The record has spent multiple days atop the Spotify Global Daily Top Songs Chart, became the first-ever No. 1 on Spotify’s Global Music Video Chart, reclaimed its place as the most Shazamed song in the world, surpassed 1 billion streams worldwide, and earned Gold certification in Portugal.
As Burna Boy continues to shatter global records, this latest milestone further reinforces his position as one of Africa’s most successful and influential artists, standing alongside Tems in an exclusive chapter of streaming history.
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