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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has emerged as the highest-ranked Nigerian artist on YouTube Music after recording an impressive 644 million monthly audience, according to the platform’s latest rankings.
The rankings, reviewed on Monday, placed Burna Boy at the top among Nigeria’s leading acts. The singer also boasts 6.41 million subscribers, comfortably ahead of his peers in monthly audience.
Singer Asake follows with 2.06 million subscribers and 11.6 million monthly audience, while Wizkid has 3.67 million subscribers and 24.2 million monthly audience. Davido has 5.04 million subscribers and a monthly audience of 25.4 million, while Seyi Vibez has 500,000 subscribers and a monthly audience of 3.28 million.
The platform’s top 10 Nigerian artists also include Omah Lay, BNXN, Young Jonn, Rema, and Odumodublvck, reflecting the growing global appeal of Nigerian music.
Burna Boy’s latest achievement adds to his strong performance across global streaming platforms.
The Afrobeats star recently became the African artist with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify, reaching 46.84 million monthly listeners and surpassing South African singer Tyla’s previous record of 46.58 million.
The milestone has been largely powered by the worldwide success of “Dai Dai,” Burna Boy’s collaboration with Colombian superstar Shakira.
The song, chosen as the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, gained global popularity following its performance during the tournament’s opening ceremony, further strengthening Burna Boy’s status as one of Africa’s biggest international music stars.
