The hit single “Peru” by Nigerian singer Fireboy DML and British pop star Ed Sheeran has reached a major milestone by surpassing 400 million streams on Spotify.
The achievement marks the first time any Fireboy DML track has crossed the 400-million mark on the global streaming platform.
Released to widespread acclaim, “Peru” quickly became an international success, blending Afrobeats rhythms with pop influences that appealed to a global audience.
The collaboration with Ed Sheeran further boosted the song’s reach, helping it chart in several countries and gain heavy rotation on streaming services and radio stations worldwide.
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However, music analysts note that the milestone highlights the growing global influence of Afrobeats and the increasing visibility of Nigerian artists on the international stage. For Fireboy DML, the streaming achievement represents another significant step in a career that has been marked by steady growth and international recognition.