Burna Boy Makes History as ‘Dai Dai’ Tops Spotify’s Global Music Video Chart

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has added another remarkable milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the first male artiste to reach No. 1 on Spotify’s newly launched Global Music Video Chart.

The historic achievement comes through "Dai Dai," his collaboration with Colombian music icon Shakira, which served as one of the official songs of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With the feat, Burna Boy also becomes the first African artiste to top Spotify's new Global Music Video Chart, further cementing his status as one of Africa's biggest musical exports.

The song continues to enjoy impressive commercial success across multiple platforms. This week, "Dai Dai" climbed to a new peak of No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, with industry observers projecting it could break into the Top 10 following Burna Boy and Shakira's widely acclaimed halftime performance during the World Cup final.

The track has also dominated YouTube, remaining the most-streamed music video of 2026 with nearly 500 million views, while previously reaching No. 1 on the Apple Music Global Songs Chart.

The success of "Dai Dai" has also translated into new personal records for Burna Boy.

The Grammy-winning singer has extended his record as the African artiste with the most monthly listeners in Spotify history, surpassing 53 million monthly listeners.

He has also become the African artiste with the highest monthly audience on YouTube Music, amassing more than 600 million monthly listeners on the platform.

These milestones further highlight Burna Boy's growing global influence and the increasing international appeal of Afrobeats.

Opinion

Burna Boy's latest achievement reflects not only his personal success but also the continued global rise of African music. Collaborating with an international star like Shakira on a World Cup anthem provided a massive platform, but sustaining chart success across Spotify, Billboard, Apple Music and YouTube demonstrates that the song has resonated with audiences worldwide. As Afrobeats continues to expand its global footprint, Burna Boy remains one of its most influential ambassadors, setting new standards for African artistes on the international stage.