By Ayo Onikoyi
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has once again etched his name into African music history after overtaking fellow Grammy-winning singer Tems to become the African artist with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify.
The achievement marks another significant milestone in Burna Boy’s remarkable global rise, highlighting the strength of his ever-expanding international audience and the enduring appeal of his catalogue.
According to Spotify data, Burna Boy recently climbed past 40.7 million monthly listeners, narrowly edging Tems’ tally of about 40.6 million to reclaim the top spot among African artists.
The feat is particularly noteworthy because the hierarchy looked very different only months ago.In late 2025, Tems became Nigeria’s most-listened-to artist on Spotify, surpassing Burna Boy after enjoying massive streaming success from her debut album, high-profile collaborations and growing global recognition.
