Six years after its release, Burna Boy’s Grammy-winning album, Twice As Tall, has surpassed two billion streams globally, marking another milestone in the Nigerian singer’s journey from the “African Giant” to a global headliner.
Released on August 14, 2020, Twice As Tall built on the success of African Giant while taking Burna Boy’s international ambitions to a new level.
The 15-track project featured an international lineup of collaborators, including Senegalese music icon Youssou N’Dour, Naughty By Nature, Sauti Sol, Chris Martin and Stormzy.
Songs such as “Level Up (Twice As Tall),” “Wonderful,” “Onyeka (Baby),” “Monsters You Made,” “Real Life,” “Way Too Big” and “23” explored themes of ambition, identity, history, resilience and social consciousness while preserving Burna Boy’s distinctive musical style.
The album earned widespread critical and commercial acclaim, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart, reaching No. 54 on the Billboard 200 and peaking at No. 11 on the Official UK Albums Chart. Pitchfork also named 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, giving Burna Boy his first Grammy Award.
The album also strengthened the singer’s international presence, further establishing him as an African artiste capable of reaching audiences worldwide while remaining connected to his musical roots.
Since the album’s release, Burna Boy’s career has continued to expand through performances at major international venues and collaborations with prominent global artistes, cementing his status as one of Africa’s leading global music acts.
Six years on, surpassing two billion streams adds another chapter to Twice As Tall’s legacy and highlights its role in Burna Boy’s career and the growing global influence of African music.