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1country charted
No. 26best chart peak
1certification
A standout from Twice as Tall (2020) — the album that won Burna Boy the Grammy for Best Global Music Album. Named for Michael Jordan's jersey number, “23” pairs a boastful, victory-lap energy with one of the record's most-played videos, and is certified Platinum in Nigeria.
By the numbers
1country charted
No. 26best chart peak worldwide
1certification worldwide
52MYouTube views for the official video
77MSpotify streams
Grammyfrom Twice as Tall, winner of Best Global Music Album (2021)
Platinumcertified Platinum in Nigeria
23named after Michael Jordan's jersey number
Chart peaks
1 country · best No. 26No. 1Top 10Top 40
#26Nigeria
Peak positions on each country's principal official chart. See the full chart records.
Certifications
1 certification1 certPlatinumNigeria
Official certifications (RIAA, BPI, SNEP, and more). See all certifications.
Frequently asked
What album is “23” by Burna Boy on?
“23” is from Twice as Tall (2020), the album that won Burna Boy the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album in 2021.
Why is Burna Boy's song called “23”?
The title references Michael Jordan's jersey number — the song leans on that imagery of being the best at what you do, matching the confident tone of the Twice as Tall era.