In a statement verified by TheNiche, Grammy Award-winning Afrobeats icon Burna Boy has set a historic milestone by becoming the first male artist to claim the number one spot on Spotify’s Global Music Video Chart. The accomplishment was powered by his hit collaboration “Dai Dai” featuring global pop sensation Shakira following their high-energy performance during the World Cup Final halftime show.
Beyond his chart-topping run on Spotify, Burna Boy achieved another milestone by becoming the first African musician to cross 600 million monthly listeners on YouTube Music. His single “Dai Dai” continues its dominance as one of the most-streamed music videos of the year worldwide, accumulating nearly half a billion views across platforms.
Industry analysts project that “Dai Dai” will continue to climb international music charts in the coming weeks as post-tournament streaming numbers solidify. The track’s global momentum represents one of the strongest international crossover achievements for an African artist in recent years.
Validating the achievement, TheNETng reported on its digital portal that Burna Boy’s chart run represents a major moment for African music, observing that “Burna Boy set a new record as the African artist with the highest number of monthly listeners on YouTube Music.” Additionally, TVC News confirmed the landmark on its news site, highlighting that “the Grammy Award-winning artist achieved the feat after his World Cup song with Shakira, ‘Dai Dai’, topped the newly launched chart.”
Burna Boy’s record-breaking run underscores the expanding global influence of Afrobeats on mainstream international music charts. Performing at high-visibility global sports events continues to prove invaluable for African artists seeking broader international market penetration. As streaming platforms expand their video offerings, expect more top-tier Afrobeats acts to leverage world stage performances for record-setting chart success.
Source: TheNiche — https://thenicheng.com/burna-boy-tops-spotifys-global-music-video-chart-with-hit-song-dai-dai-becomes-first-male-singer-to-achieve-feat/, July 22, 2026
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