On 22nd July, Audiomack made a significant announcement, declaring Nigerian singer Burna Boy as the inaugural African artist to achieve one billion streams on their platform.
This remarkable milestone not only showcases Burna Boy’s immense popularity as an internationally acclaimed musician but, also highlights Audiomack’s ability to connect artists with a global audience, solidifying its reach and influence in the music industry.
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In response to this achievement, Burna Boy expressed his gratitude to his fans and Audiomack, stating, “I am incredibly grateful and humbled; much love to everyone who has streamed my music and continues to support me; you all are the true MVPs.”
Burna Boy has played a central role in the global rise of African music over the past few years. Both of his recent albums.
Twice As Tall released in 2020 and Love, Damini in 2022, have individually surpassed 300 million streams on Audiomack.
The latter album also earned Burna Boy a prestigious GRAMMY Award for Best World Music Album, making him the first Nigerian artist to achieve this recognition.
Jason Johnson, the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy at Audiomack, expressed the company’s support for Burna Boy since the early stages of his career.
“We have been avid supporters of Burna Boy since the early stages of his career. We are incredibly proud to be a part of his-journey not just in amplifying his music but in supporting his growth as an artist.” – Jason stated.
Audiomack’s Trap Symphony performance series featured Burna Boy in August 2019, where he reimagined three of his biggest hits alongside an orchestra.
In October 2021, the platform honored Burna Boy with a plaque to commemorate his achievement of surpassing 300 million streams.
In less than two years following that recognition, Burna Boy has now become the first African artist to exceed one billion streams on Audiomack.
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With a user base of over 25 million monthly users globally, Audiomack continues to prioritize accessibility for African music artists and fans while extensively promoting the Afrobeats genre.
Overall, this news highlights Burna Boy’s remarkable success on Audiomack’s platform and emphasizes Audiomack’s commitment to supporting African music and its artists.
