Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy has reached a major milestone by joining Wizkid at the UK Streaming Billion Club. He received a prestigious Brit Billion plaque for surpassing 1 billion streams in the UK. The achievement underscores Burna Boy’s profound impact on the global music scene, where his music resonates with fans all over the world.
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The Brit Billion plaque represents Burna Boy’s immense popularity in the UK, where his distinctive blend of Afrobeats, dancehall and reggae has captivated audiences. It recognises his remarkable achievement of amassing over 1 billion streams across various digital platforms in the UK.
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Born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, Burna Boy expressed his gratitude and excitement at receiving the prestigious award. In a video shared on social media, he was seen receiving the plaque, saying, “This is a testament to the love and support of my fans in the UK. I am truly humbled and grateful for this recognition.“ .
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Since his debut album “LIFE” In 2013, Burna Boy, a Grammy award-winning artist, had an amazing journey marked by global chart-topping hits like “Yes“ “At low level,” And “Anyone.” Collaborations with international stars such as Ed Sheeran, Stormzy and Chris Martin have further cemented his status as a global music icon.
Lmao Burna Boy doesn’t like that he’s getting the BRITs plaque for 1 billion UK streams in 2024 when he’s already passed 2 billion+ UK streams since 2021. Even DJs are getting almost all the money from ODG. 😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/ulA8Kjkncv
— benny. (@benny7gg) June 30, 2024
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Burna Boy’s achievement follows Wizkid, who became the first Nigerian artist to win a Brit Billion Award in 2023. Known in real life as Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Wizkid played a key role in popularizing Afrobeats music in the UK, wowing millions of fans across the country.
Their success in the UK streaming market highlights the growing influence of Afrobeats in the global music industry. Originating in Nigeria, the genre has been gaining increasing international recognition, with Burna Boy and Wizkid at the forefront.
Source: https://anhngunewlight.edu.vn
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