Ghanaian Afrobeats and Highlife star King Promise has just hit a major milestone! He’s the first Ghanaian male artist to smash over 400 million streams on Spotify. How cool is that? This achievement really cements his status as one of Africa’s top musical talents and shows just how much his music is connecting with fans around the world.
This amazing feat comes from some epic tracks, like Terminator and Paris from his latest album, plus crowd favorites like Favorite Story and Perfect Combi.
According to Spotify stats from September 2, 2024, King Promise has racked up more than 401 million streams, with 262 million coming from him as a lead artist and 123 million from his solo jams. And get this—he’s averaging around 450,000 streams every single day! That just shows how his fan base is growing and how much love there is for his music worldwide.
King Promise’s success really highlights how Ghanaian music is taking over the global scene. As a leading voice in Afrobeats and Highlife, he’s definitely inspiring fans everywhere and putting African music front and center around the world.
About King Promise
Gregory Bortey Newman, popularly known as King Promise, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter known for his signature fusion of Afrobeats, Highlife, and R&B.
With hit songs such as “Selfish,” “CCTV,” and “Commando,” King Promise has become a household name in the African music scene, collaborating with top artistes both locally and internationally.
His debut album “As Promised” garnered widespread acclaim, and his follow-up projects continue to push boundaries, making him one of the most influential voices in African music today.