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Burna Boy rose from Nigerian debut to global Grammy-winning Afrobeats stardom.

Alexander Schmidt

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First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Burna Boy won Grammy for Best Global Music Album 2021.

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Headies Award for Artist of the Year 2020.

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MTV EMA Best African Act 2019.

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BET Award for Best International Act: Africa 2019.

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Apple Music Award for African Artist of the Year 2020.

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Billboard Music Award nomination 2021.

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MOBO Award for Best International Act 2020.

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South African Music Award for International Artist 2020.

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AFRIMA Artist of the Year 2018.

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MTV Africa Music Award for Artist of the Year 2020.

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NAACP Image Award nomination 2021.

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Brit Award nomination for International Male 2021.

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Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Performance 2021.

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Headies Next Rated 2014.

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AFRIMA Most Promising African Artist 2014.

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Channel O Music Video Award 2013.

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Soundcity MVP Award Best Pop Single 2017.

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Nigerian Music Award Male Artist of the Year 2019.

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Burna Boy won 4 Headies in 2020.

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BET Her Award nomination 2022.

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Soul Train Award nomination 2021.

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American Music Award nomination 2021.

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MAMA Artist of the Year 2022.

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Ivor Novello nomination 2020.

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ASCAP London Music Award 2021.

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Liberta Music Award 2021.

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All Africa Music Awards 4 wins in 2019.

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Burna Boy has 12 Grammy nominations total.

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Burna Boy released his debut studio album L.I.F.E in 2013.

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African Giant album sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.

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Twice as Tall debuted at number 1 on Billboard World Albums Chart.

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Love, Damini peaked at number 14 on UK Albums Chart.

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I Told Them... released in 2023 with 22 tracks.

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Outside EP released in 2018 with 7 tracks.

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On a Spaceship album announced for 2022 release.

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Burna Boy signed with Spaceship Entertainment in 2018.

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Debut mixtape Burn Identity released in 2011.

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African Giant certified platinum in South Africa.

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Burna Boy's fifth studio album Twice as Tall in 2020.

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Q.E.D released as a surprise mixtape in 2013.

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Departure album released in 2015.

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Like to Party EP in 2014 with 6 tracks.

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Burna Boy founded Spaceship Entertainment label.

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Signed global deal with Atlantic Records in 2018.

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African Giant released via Spaceship/Atlantic.

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Twice as Tall co-produced with P2J.

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Love, Damini features 19 tracks.

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I Told Them... debuted at number 13 on Billboard 200.

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Burna Boy's discography includes 6 studio albums.

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First album L.I.F.E peaked at number 2 on Nigerian charts.

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Outside EP charted on US Heatseekers Albums.

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Burna Boy released 3 EPs in early career.

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African Giant named Album of the Year at HNMAs 2019.

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Twice as Tall won Best World Music Album at Grammys 2021.

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Love, Damini released July 2022.

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Burna Boy's music spans Afrobeats, reggae, dancehall.

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Signed to Aristokrat Records in 2012.

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Left Aristokrat for independence in 2015.

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Like to Party peaked at number 73 on US Billboard Hot 100.

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On the Low reached number 1 on Nigerian Top 50.

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Ye charted at number 72 on Billboard Hot 100.

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Anybody peaked at number 49 on UK Singles Chart.

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Last Last hit number 1 on UK Afrobeats Chart.

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Common Person number 4 on TurnTable Top 100.

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Gbona peaked at number 21 on US World Digital Song Sales.

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Twist and Turn number 15 on UK Singles.

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Way Too Big number 2 on Apple Music Nigeria.

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Real Life number 1 on Shazam Nigeria Chart.

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23 peaked at number 68 on Billboard Hot 100.

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Play Without Rules number 5 on TurnTable.

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Sittin' on Top of the World number 1 UK Afrobeats.

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Higher reached number 7 on UK Singles Chart.

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For My Hand peaked at number 19 on US Rhythmic.

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Locations number 3 on Spotify Viral Nigeria.

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Burning Sun EP track Dangote number 1 Nigeria.

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Destiny number 10 on Apple Music Top 100 Nigeria.

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Level Up (Twist Boss) number 1 Dancehall Chart.

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Gum Body peaked at number 32 on UK Singles.

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Wetin You Cause peaked at number 2 Nigeria Top 50.

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Today peaked at number 54 on US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop.

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Rockstar peaked at number 49 on US Hot 100.

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African Giant single number 1 AFRIMA.

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Collaborated with Wizkid on Ginger.

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Featured on Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift playlist.

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Duet with Ed Sheeran on For My Hand.

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Worked with Stormzy on Own It remix.

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Featured on Justin Bieber's Loved By You.

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Collaborated with Youssou N'Dour on Mona.

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Duet with Tems on Damage.

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Featured on Black Sherif's Second Sermon.

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Worked with Los Lobos on Altura.

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Collaborated with Fred again.. on Beggin'.

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Featured on Saweetie's Better Days.

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Duet with Omah Lay on Another Life.

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Worked with Dave on Location.

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Featured on Tiwa Savage's Folarin.

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Collaborated with Alpha P on Soro Soke.

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Duet with Mahalia on Whenever You're Ready.

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Featured on Skepta's Bullet From a Gun.

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Worked with Jorja Smith on Be Honest.

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Collaborated with M.anifest on No Sala.

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African Giant album has over 1 billion Spotify streams.

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Last Last single surpassed 500 million Spotify streams.

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Anybody certified Gold in UK.

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Ye has 300 million YouTube views.

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Twice as Tall album 200 million Spotify streams.

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On the Low over 400 million streams on Spotify.

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Common Person 150 million Spotify streams.

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Love, Damini album sold 50,000 US units first week.

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I Told Them... 25,000 US album equivalent units debut.

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23 single 100 million Spotify streams.

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Sittin' on Top of the World 80 million streams.

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For My Hand featuring Ed Sheeran 300 million streams.

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Rockstar 200 million YouTube views.

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Higher 120 million Spotify streams.

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Play Without Rules 90 million streams.

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Locations 70 million YouTube views.

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Gbona 250 million Spotify streams.

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Twist and Turn 60 million streams.

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Way Too Big 110 million Spotify.

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Real Life 180 million streams.

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Burning Sun EP 50 million total streams.

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Destiny single 75 million Spotify streams.

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Level Up 100 million YouTube views.

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Gum Body 85 million streams.

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Wetin You Cause 140 million Spotify.

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Today 95 million streams.

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Burna Boy's Love, Damini Tour grossed $20 million.

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Performed at Coachella 2023 main stage.

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Madison Square Garden sold out show in 2022.

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O2 Arena London 3 nights sold out 2022.

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Glastonbury Festival Pyramid Stage 2023.

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Wireless Festival headliner 2022.

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Rolling Loud Miami 2023 performer.

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Burna Boy Live Series 20-city US tour 2021.

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African Giant Tour 50 shows worldwide.

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Twice as Tall Tour Europe 15 dates.

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Performed at Grammys 2021.

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BET Awards performance 2020.

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MTV VMAs 2020 stage.

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NPR Tiny Desk Concert 20 million views.

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Apollo Theater show 2022 sold out.

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Stade de France Paris 2023 80,000 attendees.

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Lagos show at Eko Hotel 10,000 capacity.

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Headlined Afro Nation Portugal 2022.

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NBA All-Star halftime 2022.

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FIFA World Cup Qatar opening 2022.

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BRIT Awards live 2021.

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Essence Festival New Orleans 2022.

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Made in Lagos Tour 30 US dates.

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Johannesburg FNB Stadium 2023 90,000 fans.

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Over 100 concerts in 2022 alone.

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Burna Boy Arena Tour UK 2023 5 shows.

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Tiny Desk 25 million YouTube views total.

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From a 2011 mixtape to sold-out global arenas and a Grammy, Burna Boy's journey is a masterclass in artistic evolution, marked by chart-topping albums, billions of streams, and a seismic impact that has reshaped the sound of modern Afrobeats.

Key Takeaways

Burna Boy released his debut studio album L.I.F.E in 2013.
African Giant album sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Twice as Tall debuted at number 1 on Billboard World Albums Chart.
Burna Boy won Grammy for Best Global Music Album 2021.
Headies Award for Artist of the Year 2020.
MTV EMA Best African Act 2019.
Like to Party peaked at number 73 on US Billboard Hot 100.
On the Low reached number 1 on Nigerian Top 50.
Ye charted at number 72 on Billboard Hot 100.
African Giant album has over 1 billion Spotify streams.
Last Last single surpassed 500 million Spotify streams.
Anybody certified Gold in UK.
Burna Boy's Love, Damini Tour grossed $20 million.
Performed at Coachella 2023 main stage.
Madison Square Garden sold out show in 2022.

Burna Boy rose from Nigerian debut to global Grammy-winning Afrobeats stardom.

Awards

Burna Boy won Grammy for Best Global Music Album 2021.
Headies Award for Artist of the Year 2020.
MTV EMA Best African Act 2019.
BET Award for Best International Act: Africa 2019.
Apple Music Award for African Artist of the Year 2020.
Billboard Music Award nomination 2021.
MOBO Award for Best International Act 2020.
South African Music Award for International Artist 2020.
AFRIMA Artist of the Year 2018.
MTV Africa Music Award for Artist of the Year 2020.
NAACP Image Award nomination 2021.
Brit Award nomination for International Male 2021.
Grammy nomination for Best Global Music Performance 2021.
Headies Next Rated 2014.
AFRIMA Most Promising African Artist 2014.
Channel O Music Video Award 2013.
Soundcity MVP Award Best Pop Single 2017.
Nigerian Music Award Male Artist of the Year 2019.
Burna Boy won 4 Headies in 2020.
BET Her Award nomination 2022.
Soul Train Award nomination 2021.
American Music Award nomination 2021.
MAMA Artist of the Year 2022.
Ivor Novello nomination 2020.
ASCAP London Music Award 2021.
Liberta Music Award 2021.
All Africa Music Awards 4 wins in 2019.
Burna Boy has 12 Grammy nominations total.

Awards Interpretation

This collection of accolades proves Burna Boy isn't just winning across continents; he's systematically colonizing award shows one trophy and nomination at a time.

Career Milestones

Burna Boy released his debut studio album L.I.F.E in 2013.
African Giant album sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Twice as Tall debuted at number 1 on Billboard World Albums Chart.
Love, Damini peaked at number 14 on UK Albums Chart.
I Told Them... released in 2023 with 22 tracks.
Outside EP released in 2018 with 7 tracks.
On a Spaceship album announced for 2022 release.
Burna Boy signed with Spaceship Entertainment in 2018.
Debut mixtape Burn Identity released in 2011.
African Giant certified platinum in South Africa.
Burna Boy's fifth studio album Twice as Tall in 2020.
Q.E.D released as a surprise mixtape in 2013.
Departure album released in 2015.
Like to Party EP in 2014 with 6 tracks.
Burna Boy founded Spaceship Entertainment label.
Signed global deal with Atlantic Records in 2018.
African Giant released via Spaceship/Atlantic.
Twice as Tall co-produced with P2J.
Love, Damini features 19 tracks.
I Told Them... debuted at number 13 on Billboard 200.
Burna Boy's discography includes 6 studio albums.
First album L.I.F.E peaked at number 2 on Nigerian charts.
Outside EP charted on US Heatseekers Albums.
Burna Boy released 3 EPs in early career.
African Giant named Album of the Year at HNMAs 2019.
Twice as Tall won Best World Music Album at Grammys 2021.
Love, Damini released July 2022.
Burna Boy's music spans Afrobeats, reggae, dancehall.
Signed to Aristokrat Records in 2012.
Left Aristokrat for independence in 2015.

Career Milestones Interpretation

Burna Boy’s trajectory reads like a meticulously launched mission: a 2011 mixtape liftoff, a period of label hopping and strategic EP docking maneuvers, culminating in a 2018 Spaceship launch pad that propelled his *African Giant* and Grammy-winning *Twice as Tall* into the global chartosphere, all while proving that his artistic independence is the most essential fuel.

Chart Performance

Like to Party peaked at number 73 on US Billboard Hot 100.
On the Low reached number 1 on Nigerian Top 50.
Ye charted at number 72 on Billboard Hot 100.
Anybody peaked at number 49 on UK Singles Chart.
Last Last hit number 1 on UK Afrobeats Chart.
Common Person number 4 on TurnTable Top 100.
Gbona peaked at number 21 on US World Digital Song Sales.
Twist and Turn number 15 on UK Singles.
Way Too Big number 2 on Apple Music Nigeria.
Real Life number 1 on Shazam Nigeria Chart.
23 peaked at number 68 on Billboard Hot 100.
Play Without Rules number 5 on TurnTable.
Sittin' on Top of the World number 1 UK Afrobeats.
Higher reached number 7 on UK Singles Chart.
For My Hand peaked at number 19 on US Rhythmic.
Locations number 3 on Spotify Viral Nigeria.
Burning Sun EP track Dangote number 1 Nigeria.
Destiny number 10 on Apple Music Top 100 Nigeria.
Level Up (Twist Boss) number 1 Dancehall Chart.
Gum Body peaked at number 32 on UK Singles.
Wetin You Cause peaked at number 2 Nigeria Top 50.
Today peaked at number 54 on US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop.
Rockstar peaked at number 49 on US Hot 100.
African Giant single number 1 AFRIMA.

Chart Performance Interpretation

While his global chart positions show a steady climb, Burna Boy's true dominance is an empire built from the ground up, with Nigeria as his unwavering throne and the world as his increasingly captivated audience.

Collaborations

Collaborated with Wizkid on Ginger.
Featured on Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift playlist.
Duet with Ed Sheeran on For My Hand.
Worked with Stormzy on Own It remix.
Featured on Justin Bieber's Loved By You.
Collaborated with Youssou N'Dour on Mona.
Duet with Tems on Damage.
Featured on Black Sherif's Second Sermon.
Worked with Los Lobos on Altura.
Collaborated with Fred again.. on Beggin'.
Featured on Saweetie's Better Days.
Duet with Omah Lay on Another Life.
Worked with Dave on Location.
Featured on Tiwa Savage's Folarin.
Collaborated with Alpha P on Soro Soke.
Duet with Mahalia on Whenever You're Ready.
Featured on Skepta's Bullet From a Gun.
Worked with Jorja Smith on Be Honest.
Collaborated with M.anifest on No Sala.

Collaborations Interpretation

While his own stardom is blinding, this artist's true superpower is their flawless curation, acting as the ultimate musical connective tissue between icons like Beyoncé and Stormzy, African legends like Youssou N'Dour, and the vanguard of global rap, R&B, and Afrobeats.

Sales and Streams

African Giant album has over 1 billion Spotify streams.
Last Last single surpassed 500 million Spotify streams.
Anybody certified Gold in UK.
Ye has 300 million YouTube views.
Twice as Tall album 200 million Spotify streams.
On the Low over 400 million streams on Spotify.
Common Person 150 million Spotify streams.
Love, Damini album sold 50,000 US units first week.
I Told Them... 25,000 US album equivalent units debut.
23 single 100 million Spotify streams.
Sittin' on Top of the World 80 million streams.
For My Hand featuring Ed Sheeran 300 million streams.
Rockstar 200 million YouTube views.
Higher 120 million Spotify streams.
Play Without Rules 90 million streams.
Locations 70 million YouTube views.
Gbona 250 million Spotify streams.
Twist and Turn 60 million streams.
Way Too Big 110 million Spotify.
Real Life 180 million streams.
Burning Sun EP 50 million total streams.
Destiny single 75 million Spotify streams.
Level Up 100 million YouTube views.
Gum Body 85 million streams.
Wetin You Cause 140 million Spotify.
Today 95 million streams.

Sales and Streams Interpretation

Burna Boy's discography is a sprawling empire of streams where even the commercial underperformers would be crown jewels for most other artists.

Tours and Performances

Burna Boy's Love, Damini Tour grossed $20 million.
Performed at Coachella 2023 main stage.
Madison Square Garden sold out show in 2022.
O2 Arena London 3 nights sold out 2022.
Glastonbury Festival Pyramid Stage 2023.
Wireless Festival headliner 2022.
Rolling Loud Miami 2023 performer.
Burna Boy Live Series 20-city US tour 2021.
African Giant Tour 50 shows worldwide.
Twice as Tall Tour Europe 15 dates.
Performed at Grammys 2021.
BET Awards performance 2020.
MTV VMAs 2020 stage.
NPR Tiny Desk Concert 20 million views.
Apollo Theater show 2022 sold out.
Stade de France Paris 2023 80,000 attendees.
Lagos show at Eko Hotel 10,000 capacity.
Headlined Afro Nation Portugal 2022.
NBA All-Star halftime 2022.
FIFA World Cup Qatar opening 2022.
BRIT Awards live 2021.
Essence Festival New Orleans 2022.
Made in Lagos Tour 30 US dates.
Johannesburg FNB Stadium 2023 90,000 fans.
Over 100 concerts in 2022 alone.
Burna Boy Arena Tour UK 2023 5 shows.
Tiny Desk 25 million YouTube views total.

Tours and Performances Interpretation

Burna Boy has methodically conquered the planet one iconic stage at a time, proving that his "African Giant" moniker is less a boast and more a simple statement of fact.

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