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Burna boy makes history as first African Artiste to hit two billion streams in the UK

Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy has set a historic record as the first African artist to achieve two billion streams in the United Kingdom. The milestone was celebrated during his sold-out show at Koko Camden in London on Monday night, where he was presented with a Brit Plaque in recognition of this remarkable feat.

This achievement comes just weeks after Burna Boy received a Brit Plaque for surpassing one billion streams at his sold-out London Stadium concert in June. In a viral video capturing the moment he received the two billion streams plaque, Burna Boy expressed his gratitude, stating, “I fought for it. Thank you very much. I appreciate you. Then, now that’s it. You’ve to fight for your right.”

One of the presenters remarked, “You already have it. You don’t need to fight,” to which Burna Boy responded, “No. You know, we have to fight for our rights.”

The acclaimed ‘African Giant’ has consistently made headlines with his electrifying performances across Europe and beyond. In the first half of the year, Burna Boy has performed at major concerts, selling out venues in the UK and solidifying his global appeal as the “Afrobeat Ambassador.”

 

Source: starrfm.com.gh

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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