The track Real Life by Burna Boy featuring Stormzy was released in August 2020 on Burna Boy’s album Twice as Tall. It has now reportedly crossed one hundred million streams on Spotify. This accomplishment marks a significant moment for both the song and for Burna Boy’s influence across global music platforms.
News of Real Life crossing this milestone has generated excitement among fans and industry listeners because it pushes the song into a rare category of long term streaming success. More importantly it highlights the staying power of a record that continues to attract streams five years after its initial release.
New Milestone Unlocked
This becomes Burna Boy’s nineteenth song to surpass one hundred million streams on Spotify across all credits, and underscores how consistently he delivers globally resonant music.
Burna Boy has established himself as one of the most dominant African artists on the Spotify platform. He already holds the distinction of being the first Nigerian artist to have two albums surpass one billion streams each on Spotify. This level of performance shows how powerful his catalogue has become and how deeply his music travels beyond the continent.
A song like Real Life crossing this benchmark is a reminder that Burna Boy’s appeal is rooted not only in current hits but also in the longevity of his older material. The track remains relevant and widely consumed demonstrating its lasting emotional and sonic impact.
Other Achievements and Influence of Real Life
Real Life has earned additional accomplishments aside from streaming. The song is officially certified Silver in the United Kingdom by the British Phonographic Industry. This certification represents over two hundred thousand units in combined sales and stream equivalents which strengthens the credibility of the track.
As a collaboration between Burna Boy and Stormzy the record also played an important role in deepening the connection between African and UK music cultures. It showcased the blend of Afrobeats sensibilities and British rap and helped further expand the reach of Burna Boy’s audience.
Why This Milestone Matters
The achievement of Real Life demonstrates the lasting power of African music in the global digital space. A song released in 2020 continuing to gather millions of streams each year reflects a cultural movement that is not slowing down.
Real Life remains one of the defining collaborations that helped shape global perception of modern African music. It is a track that continues to contribute to Burna Boy’s legacy and emphasises his position as one of the most influential African artists of his generation.
Confirmed as his 19th entry into the one hundred million stream club, it stands as yet another evidence of his evolving catalogue and his far-reaching impact on worldwide music charts.