Burna Boy’s ‘Twice As Tall’ Hits 2 Billion Streams Six Years After Release

According to IReporter Online, the achievement further highlights Burna Boy’s transformation from the self-styled “African Giant” into one of Africa’s most recognised global music stars.

Released on August 14, 2020, Twice As Tall built on the international momentum created by his previous album, African Giant, while taking his global ambitions to a new level.

The 15-track project featured several internationally recognised artistes, including Senegalese music legend Youssou N’Dour, American hip-hop group Naughty By Nature, Kenyan group Sauti Sol, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and British rapper Stormzy.

Songs such as Level Up (Twice As Tall), Wonderful, Onyeka (Baby), Monsters You Made, Real Life, Way Too Big and 23 addressed themes including ambition, identity, African history, resilience and social consciousness while maintaining Burna Boy’s distinctive musical style.

The album enjoyed significant critical and commercial success following its release. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart, reached No. 54 on the Billboard 200 and climbed to No. 11 on the Official UK Albums Chart.

The project also received recognition from Pitchfork, which included it among its 50 Best Albums of 2020.

Its biggest achievement came at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021, where Twice As Tall won Best Global Music Album, earning Burna Boy his first Grammy Award.

The project played an important role in expanding the singer’s international profile and demonstrated the growing global appeal of African music while retaining a strong connection to his Nigerian and African roots.

Since the album’s release, Burna Boy’s career has continued to expand, with performances at major international venues and collaborations with leading global artistes further cementing his status as one of Africa’s biggest musical exports.

The two-billion-stream milestone now adds another significant achievement to the legacy of Twice As Tall, reinforcing its place as one of the defining projects of Burna Boy’s career and another landmark in the worldwide growth of African music.