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Nigerian artist Burna Boy has achieved a remarkable milestone by setting a new record for the highest streaming year by an African musician on Spotify, accumulating nearly 2 billion streams in 2025.
The "Ye" hitmaker recorded 1.986 billion streams on Spotify in 2025, surpassing fellow artists Wizkid, Tyla, Rema, and Davido to become the most streamed African artist of the year.
Based on Spotify's 2025 streaming statistics, Wizkid ranks as the second most streamed African artist with 1.81 billion streams.
South African singer Tyla follows in third place with 1.67 billion streams, while Rema and Davido hold the fourth and fifth positions with 1.63 billion and 1.58 billion streams, respectively.
Completing the top 10 are Asake (1.52 billion streams), Ayra Starr (1.47 billion streams), CKay (1.38 billion streams), Seyi Vibez (1.32 billion streams), and Mr Eazi (1.26 billion streams).
Frequently Asked Questions
What record did Burna Boy set in 2025?
Burna Boy set a new record for the biggest streaming year by an African artist on Spotify, achieving nearly 2 billion streams.
Who were the top five most streamed African artists in 2025?
The top five most streamed African artists in 2025 were: 1) Burna Boy, 2) Wizkid, 3) Tyla, 4) Rema, and 5) Davido.
How many streams did Wizkid achieve in 2025?
Wizkid achieved 1.81 billion streams in 2025, making him the second most streamed African artist of the year.
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