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Burna Boy: Grammy-winning Nigerian icon ready to light up Tribeca Mall in Mauritius
Africa

Burna Boy crosses 3.1 billion YouTube streams, solidifying global icon status

With 5.11 million subscribers, Burna Boy’s YouTube channel serves as a vibrant hub for millions of followers.

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Top 10 most streamed videos on Netflix in Africa in 2024
African storytelling

Top 10 most streamed videos on Netflix in Africa in 2024

Netflix leads Africa's streaming market, surpassing 5 million subscribers in 2024, fueled by localized content and affordable plans.

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Dada Masilo
African dance

5 of South African dancer Dada Masilo’s career-defining performances

Masilo's passing on Dec. 29, just two months before her 40th birthday, leaves a significant void in South African dance.

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Rema
Calm Down

“Calm Down” by Rema and Selena Gomez hits 2.5 billion streams on Spotify, YouTube

With 1.556 billion streams on Spotify and 1.034 billion views on YouTube, the song’s influence is undeniable.

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Shaboozey
Entertainment

Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” hits 1 billion streams on Spotify

The success of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has earned Shaboozey multiple nominations for the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

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Burna Boy
Afrobeats

Burna Boy hits 6.2 million views with latest track on Spotify, YouTube

At a Glance Burna Boy, the self-proclaimed African Giant, continues his rise as a global music icon with the success of his latest single, “Bundle By Bundle.” The track, released amid the festive season, embodies abundance, celebration, and vibrant energy—a perfect match for the Christmas spirit. Since it was released, the song has amassed 6.23 million combined streams on Spotify and YouTube, with 3.58 million on Spotify and 2.65 million views on YouTube, solidifying Burna Boy’s reputation as a master…

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Ayra Starr
Afrobeats

Ayra Starr becomes Africa’s top musician on Spotify with 25 million monthly listeners

The 22-year-old continues breaking barriers, with her hit “Rush” amassing over 420 million streams, cementing her status.

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Wizkid
Afrobeats

Wizkid’s 2019 song certified gold by RIAA for half a million units

The certification, awarded on Nov. 22, marks over 500,000 certified units sold, encompassing both permanent digital downloads and on-demand streams.

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Tyla
Entertainment

Tyla’s debut album tops $1.2 million in sales in South Africa

Sony Music Africa awarded the 22-year-old artist a platinum plaque for surpassing 50,000 album sales in her home country.

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