Higher (Burna Boy song)
| "Higher" | ||||
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| Single by Burna Boy | ||||
| Language | English | |||
| Released | 27 June 2024 | |||
| Genre | Afrobeats | |||
| Length | 2:17 | |||
| Label | Spaceship Entertainment | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu | |||
| Producer(s) | Yo Dibs | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Higher" on YouTube | ||||
"Higher" is a song by Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy, released on 27 June 2024. Through Spaceship Records.[1] The song made history in Africa as the most streamed song on Spotify on its first day of release, surpassing 1.31 million streams.[2]
Background[edit]
The song is dedicated to Burna Boy's hometown of Port Harcourt, where he has engaged in humanitarian work by visiting hospitals and paying the bills of the patients, and also visiting schools as part of his ongoing commitment to uplift his community through Project Protect.[3][4][5]
Music video[edit]
The music video was shot in Nigeria and was directed by Burna Boy and Asurf. It was released on 28 June 2024.[2]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 32 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 99 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Burna Boy drops new single "Higher," reflects on success". Business Day. 28 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Burna Boy 'Higher' Becomes Most Streamed Song African Artiste In A Day". The Guardian. 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Burna Boy's "Higher" in a Song of Hope and Community Upliftment". New Wave Magazine. 29 June 2024.
- ^ "Burna Boy Paid For Selected Patients, Says UPTH". Channels. 22 June 2024.
- ^ "Burna Boy Visits UNIPORT Teaching Hospital, Pays Students Hospital Bills". The Guardian. 12 June 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 July 2024.