Burna Boy Makes History as First African Artist to Reach 2 Billion Streams in the UK

Nigerian afrobeats star Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first African artist to hit the 2 billion streams mark in the United Kingdom. The singer was presented with a Brit plaque at his sold-out show at Koko Camden in London on Monday night, in recognition of this impressive feat.

This achievement comes just a few weeks after Burna Boy was presented with a Brit 1 billion streams plaque at his sold-out show at the London Stadium last month. The singer’s determination and perseverance have paid off, as he revealed that he fought hard to reach this milestone.

During the presentation, Burna Boy expressed his gratitude and emphasized the importance of fighting for one’s rights. When one of the presenters suggested that he already had the recognition he deserved, Burna Boy responded, "No, we have to fight for our rights."

This achievement is a testament to Burna Boy’s hard work and dedication to his craft. As the first and only African artist to earn 2 billion streams in the UK, he has paved the way for other African artists to follow in his footsteps.

The video of the presentation has been shared on Twitter, showcasing Burna Boy’s moment of triumph. The tweet reads, "Burna Boy was presented with his 2 Billion streams Brits plaque after a successful sold-out show at Koko Camden in London. Burna Boy is the first & only African artist to earn 2 Billion streams in the UK."