Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay has reached a major career milestone as his debut studio album Boy Alone has surpassed 600 million streams on Audiomack.
The streaming accomplishment, reported on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, now makes Boy Alone the third most streamed project of all time on the platform — a remarkable feat for the singer-songwriter who has become one of Africa’s most influential music exports in recent years.
Released in July 2022, Boy Alone by Omah Lay delivered an intimate, emotionally charged listening experience, tackling themes such as love, mental health, fame, and personal struggles. Tracks like Soso, Understand, and Bend You helped propel the album to global acclaim, solidifying Omah Lay’s unique voice in the evolving Afrobeats soundscape.
The 600-million-stream mark not only underlines Omah Lay’s consistent appeal but also places him among the elite ranks of African artists dominating digital music platforms. Fans and fellow artists have taken to social media to celebrate the record-breaking moment, with many praising the artist for his vulnerability and innovation.
As Afrobeats continues its global expansion, Boy Alone stands as a defining project in the genre’s new era — and a testament to Omah Lay’s enduring impact.
🚨 Omah Lay’s “Boy Alone” has now surpassed 600 MILLION streams on Audiomack 🔥
— It becomes the THIRD most streamed project of all time on the platform 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/y0WWitmvic
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) April 8, 2025
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