Burna Boy has set social media abuzz after his latest track, “Update,” recorded 246.8K first-day streams on Spotify Nigeria.
The self-proclaimed African Giant, real name Damini Ogulu, dropped “Update” as his first release of 2025, leading up to his highly anticipated album, “No Sign of Weakness”.
Despite the song’s massive pre-release hype, including teasers and promotional videos, some fans were surprised by the streaming numbers, expecting higher figures for an artist of his caliber.
Fans React to ‘Update’ Streaming Numbers
The internet quickly erupted with mixed reactions:
• @Sad_Dbee_: “ODG don dey show signs of weakness oo.”
• @markvelly34: “Rema is far bigger than Burna Boy now, if we’re being honest.”
• @swankylion1: “That song go spend 1 week e no go smell 1M.”
• @Hazo_Chulo: “But this is not a bad song sha.”
Some fans attributed the numbers to changing streaming habits, while others speculated about industry rivalry.
Regardless, Burna Boy remains one of Afrobeats’ biggest exports, and his upcoming album, “No Sign of Weakness,” is expected to make waves when it drops.
