Get Guardian on GoogleGrammy-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, widely known as Burna Boy, has reached a landmark digital milestone by becoming the first Nigerian artist to amass 4 billion total views on YouTube.
The achievement further cements the self-styled African Giant’s status as a dominant force in modern global music, merging high-profile commercial success with unmatched streaming records across digital platforms.
Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Burna Boy rose to prominence in 2012 following the release of his hit single “Like to Party” from his debut studio album, L.I.F.E – Leaving an Impact for Eternity (2013). Over the years, his expansive career discography has evolved through a series of critically acclaimed and chart-topping projects that redefined the boundaries of African music on the world stage.
Following his debut, he released On a Spaceship in 2015, followed by the breakthrough mixtape Outside in 2018, which featured the monster hit “Ye”. His global ascent skyrocketed with his fourth studio album, African Giant (2019), which earned him his first Grammy nomination and widespread international acclaim. He followed this with the monumental, Grammy-winning album Twice as Tall in 2020. Continuing his relentless international momentum, Burna Boy released Love, Damini in 2022 featuring the global smash hit “Last Last” and subsequently dropped I Told Them… in 2023, alongside subsequent releases and records that maintain his stronghold at the pinnacle of international charts.
His visual catalog has been a major driver of his streaming dominance, anchored by mega-hits like “On the Low,” “Ye,” “Last Last,” and his collaboration with Ed Sheeran on “For My Hand,” all of which pulled in tens of millions of views consistently over the years. Crossing the four-billion-view threshold on YouTube highlights the massive, enduring global appeal of his music videos and live performances.
