Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid are still at the top of the world music scene in 2024, but which of them is the “greatest” depends on a number of factors, including revenue, foreign performances, accolades, and streaming numbers.
Both Wizkid and Burna Boy have amassed billions of streams worldwide. Wizkid’s Made in Lagos is still doing well because of songs like Essence, while Burna Boy’s albums, including as Love, Damini, and Twice as Tall, have achieved notable streaming milestones. In 2024, Davido’s Timeless album also helped smash streaming records on services like Spotify and Audiomack.
Honors…
Burna Boy and Wizkid both excelled in this year’s major awards. At the IRAWMA, Burna Boy took home the title of “Best African Entertainer,” while his work on TALIBANS II won “Best Music Video.” Wizkid’s win for “Best Afrobeat Entertainer” demonstrated his impact. Davido’s versatility was also demonstrated when he and Teejay won “Best Collaboration” at IRAWMA for their reggae-inspired song.
Global Exhibitions….
With sold-out performances in prestigious international locations, all three singers maintained a high level of appeal on a global scale. Record-breaking performances were part of Burna Boy’s “Love, Damini” stadium tour, including his sold-out London Stadium gig. While Davido routinely sold out venues like London’s O2 Arena, Wizkid made history by selling out several of his shows on his “More Love, Less Ego” tour.
Income…
Burna Boy has led the way in generating income, especially from his international shows, where he reportedly made over $7 million in total. The financial success of Wizkid and Davido was further cemented by the millions they earned from their sold-out tours.
Wizkid and Davido are still fierce rivals, dominating in streaming and accolades, even if Burna Boy leads in earnings and foreign performances. The “best” among them ultimately relies on the focal metric. Together, their devoted fan bases and remarkable accomplishments on all fronts symbolize the global domination of Afrobeats in 2024.