Burna Boy, the acclaimed Nigerian singer, and songwriter, has seized the crown of the most-streamed artist on YouTube in Sub-Saharan Africa dethroning Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania.
Burna Boy’s meteoric rise on the platform has seen him amass a staggering 2,252,124,206 views and counting, marking a historic milestone that underscores his global musical prowess.
For years, Diamond Platnumz, known as Chibu Dangote, had held sway atop the YouTube charts with an impressive viewership.
Yet, the tables have now turned, with Burna Boy’s infectious beats and distinctive style captivating audiences around the world. The Nigerian sensation made his YouTube debut on January 13, 2018, and his steady ascent has been nothing short of remarkable.
However, it’s worth noting that while Burna Boy might have conquered the streaming numbers, Diamond Platnumz still retains a different record.
The Tanzanian artist remains the king of subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa, boasting a colossal 7.98 million followers. In contrast, Burna Boy, though triumphant in views, has garnered 4.13 million subscribers.
As the list unfolds, another Nigerian luminary, Wizkid, secures the third spot with an impressive 1.76 billion views, solidifying his status as a musical heavyweight. The realm of Lingala and Rhumba finds its representative in Fally Ipupa from the DRC Congo, who claims the fourth position with 1.50 billion views. Meanwhile, the vibrant Nigerian music scene further asserts itself with Davido securing the fifth rank, amassing 1.40 billion views.
Here is the complete lineup of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most streamed artists, a testament to the region’s vibrant musical tapestry:
- Burna Boy (Nigeria) – 2.25 Billion views
- Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania) – 2.24 Billion views
- Wizkid (Nigeria) – 1.76 Billion views
- Fally Ipupa (DRC Congo) – 1.50 Billion views
- Davido (Nigeria) – 1.40 Billion views
- Flavour Nabania (Nigeria) – 1.15 Billion views
- Ckay (Nigeria) – 1.23 Billion views
- PSquare (Nigeria) – 1.12 Billion views
- Tekno (Nigeria) – 995 Million Views
- Rayvanny (Tanzania) – 972 Million views
As Burna Boy basks in the glory of his YouTube conquest, it’s clear that the African music landscape is in the midst of an electrifying evolution, with artists like him pushing boundaries and reshaping the global perception of their craft.