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Burna Boy Makes History Again, Hits 100 Million Streams On Boomplay
Burna Boy has made history again as first artist to hit 100 million streams on Boom play. His era continues as he inserts his dominance in the Nigerian music industry as he rules Boom play, Africa’s number one streaming platform.
This milestone is coming shortly after making history as the first home grown Nigerian artiste to win Grammy solely for his work in the Best world album category. It’s almost a decade since the self acclaimed ‘African Giant’ launched into the music scene and ever since been dropping hits back to back.
Here is a brief summary of his musical journey.
Born Damini Ogulu in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, he completed his primary and secondary education in Nigeria before moving to the UK for university. Two years after he left, the ambitious singer dropped out and returned to Nigeria to pursue his musical dream.
In 2013 Burna Boy released his first studio album ‘Life’ an acronym for ‘Leaving an Impact for Eternity’ under Aristocrat record. The 20 track album boasts of hit songs like Tonight, Run My Race, Abeg Abeg Yawa Dey and Like to party which brought him to stardom in 2012.
Following the success of his debut album, Burna Boy dropped his second and third music projects, Redemption in 2015 and Outside in 2018 that included hit songs like Ye, Sekkle Down, Heaven Gate and Devil in California.
Before the arrival of the African Giant and Twice as Tall which both got back to back nominations from Grammy for the Best World Album category.
African Giant released in 2019 got him his first Grammy nomination and an honourable mention from former US President, Barack Obama, as one of his favourite songs in 2019. African Giant currently holds a record of 29 million streams on Boom play.
Then the Grammy winning album, Twice as Tall became an instant hit and recorded one million streams within 24 hours of its release on Boom play. Almost eight months after its release, his fifth studio album, Twice as Tall has amassed over 45 million streams on Boom play making it the most streamed album in Boom play music.
Now Burna Boy becomes the most streamed artiste in the history of Boom play leaving Fireboy and Olamide trailing behind him. Burna Boy has indeed proven himself beyond reasonable doubts that he is set for greatness.
Having achieved this milestone, expectation from his teaming fans would certainly increase and we trust Burna Boy to always deliver when necessary. Indeed Burna Boy is the African Giant.
The Tide Entertainment reports that International stars Busta Rhymes and Gunna topped the bill, while the festival showcased a powerhouse roster of African talent including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Shenseea, Phyno, Fave, Juma Jux, Qing Madi, and Diamond Platnumz, among others.
The festival launched December 7 with an eye-catching opening ceremony featuring aerial ballet performers, establishing an elevated artistic vision for the weeks ahead. That first night brought Nigerian heavyweights Wande Coal, Young Jonn, Ice Prince, Darey, Fola, Shoday, and Jerry Shaffer to the stage.
The Federal Ministry of Art and Culture partnered with the festival, with Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa acknowledging Detty December Fest as a vital force in Nigeria’s cultural landscape. She emphasized its impact on amplifying the country’s creative presence internationally and driving holiday tourism.
The 2025 edition raised the bar for live entertainment in Lagos, building on Detty December’s established reputation as a catalyst for tourism, entertainment, and economic growth during the year-end season.
The milestone was confirmed on Monday by FilmOne, the movie’s distributor, who announced that the film is now the fastest title in West Africa to cross ?1 billion. The achievement further cements Akindele’s dominance in the Nigerian film industry.
Since its release, Behind the Scenes has shattered multiple records. It posted the highest single-day box office gross ever on Boxing Day, earning an impressive ?129.5 million. It is also the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far, and remarkably, it marks Akindele’s third movie to cross the ?1 billion mark, a feat no other director has achieved.
The Tide Entertainment reports that with this latest success, Akindele has strengthened her position as Nollywood’s highest-grossing producer of all time, becoming the first filmmaker to deliver three billion-naira blockbusters within a single calendar year.
Reacting to the achievement, the actress and filmmaker expressed heartfelt gratitude to her supporters, collaborators, and distributors, while also revealing the film’s growing international reach.
“Over the years, I’ve always valued my fans, because without God and you, I am nobody,” she wrote.“Thank you all for coming out to watch this movie and for supporting my brand through the years.Thank you to the distributors, my colleagues—especially those not in the movie who still came out to meet and greet my fans.Big love to the cast and crew. This is only the beginning; let’s take Behind the Scenes even further.”
She also disclosed that the film is currently screening in cinemas across two European countries and the United States, signaling its expanding global appeal.
Akindele’s box office dominance has been nothing short of historic. In 2023, Battle on Buka Street became Nollywood’s highest-grossing film with ?640 million. She raised the bar again in January 2024 when A Tribe Called Judah became the first Nigerian movie to hit ?1 billion. Later that year, Everybody Loves Jenifa broke another record, grossing ?1.6 billion to become the highest-earning film in West African history.
Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has revealed his former bandmate Faze’s position in the long-running rift between him and their other ex-bandmate, Blackface.
The Tide Entertainment recalls that Blackface and 2Face have been involved in an on-and-off feud over the years, with the former repeatedly accusing the latter of intellectual property theft, allegations 2Face has consistently denied.
Addressing fans midway through his performance at the Made in Benue Festival in Makurdi recently, 2Face said Faze has maintained a neutral stance in the dispute between him and Blackface.
He stressed that the rift does not involve Faze in any way.
“You all know that Plantashun Boiz consisted of Blackface, 2Face and Faze. But due to some unforeseen circumstances, Blackface is not with us right now.
“However, no matter the beef wey me and Blackface get, nothing concern Faze inside. So, Faze is right here with me and we will represent Plantashun Boiz,” he said.
The rift between Blackface and 2Face began after Plantashun Boiz disbanded in the 2000s.
Following their split, Blackface blamed 2Face for the breakup and accused him of song theft.
The relationship between the duo has remained strained over the years despite several attempts at reconciliation, with peace efforts often short-lived.