Six years after its release, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy’s *Twice As Tall* has surpassed two billion streams globally, marking another major milestone for the album that helped establish him as a leading figure on the world music stage.
Released on August 14, 2020, Twice As Tall built on the momentum of Burna Boy’s critically acclaimed *African Giant*, but went further in demonstrating the scale of his international appeal.
Across its 15 tracks, the album featured an array of international collaborators, including Senegalese music icon Youssou N’Dour, American hip-hop group Naughty By Nature, Kenyan group Sauti Sol, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and British rapper 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 retaining Burna Boy’s distinctive Afro-fusion sound.
The album enjoyed strong commercial and critical reception following its release. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard World Albums chart, reached No. 54 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at No. 11 on the Official UK Albums Chart. Pitchfork also ranked it among its 50 Best Albums of 2020.Its biggest recognition came at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2021, where Twice As Tall won Best Global Music Album, earning Burna Boy his first Grammy Award.
The achievement represented a pivotal moment in the singer’s career and further strengthened his position as one of Africa’s most prominent musical exports.Twice As Tall also demonstrated the growing reach of African music, with Burna Boy collaborating with artists from different parts of the world without compromising the cultural identity at the heart of his music.
The album’s success helped accelerate a trajectory that would see Burna Boy progress from the “African Giant” to a global headliner, performing at major venues and stages across continents.
Six years on, the album’s latest streaming milestone further underscores its enduring appeal.With more than two billion global streams, a Grammy Award and songs that continue to resonate with audiences around the world, Twice As Tall remains one of the defining projects of Burna Boy’s career.
Its legacy extends beyond the numbers, reflecting a period when an African artist demonstrated that global success did not necessarily require abandoning his identity, but could instead be built around it.
