A list of the top Nigerian Afrobeats artistes with the highest monthly listeners on the music streaming platform Spotify has surfaced online, sparking diverse reactions.
According to the latest data released by Spotify Wrapped, Nigerian music sensations Asake and Ayra Starr, among others, are the most streamed artists in Nigeria on Spotify for 2024.
Ayra Starr led the list of the most-streamed female artists with 24.1M monthly listeners, and she is joined by Tems, Tiwa Savage, and Simi.
While Asake topped the list of most-streamed male artists in Nigeria, he was followed by Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Bnxn, ODUMODUBLVCK, Shallipopi, Davido, and Young Jonn.
These results aren’t surprising due to the dominance of Nigerian artists on the platform throughout the year.
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This was revealed on Wednesday by Phiona Okumu, who is Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa.
Phiona Okumu praised the dynamic nature of Nigeria’s music scene, describing it as a global cultural powerhouse.
She went on to say, “Spotify is always honored to showcase the depth of Nigerian music and its incredible talents through ‘Wrapped’ each year.
“The seamless blend of generations and genres showcases the unique power of Nigerian music to resonate both locally and globally. It’s inspiring to see how our artists are not just shaping culture at home but also making waves internationally,” she said.
Check below for the complete list of Nigerian Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped:
Most Streamed Artists in Nigeria
Asake
Seyi Vibez
Burna Boy
Wizkid
Rema
BNXN
ODUMODUBLVCK
Shallipopi
Davido
Young Jonn
Most Streamed Female Artists in Nigeria
Ayra Starr
Tems
Tiwa Savage
Simi
Fave
Qing Madi
Bloody Civilian
Rihanna
Billie Eilish
SZA
Most Streamed Tracks in Nigeria
Dealer: Ayo Maff, Fireboy
Different Pattern – Seyi Vibez
Higher – Burna Boy
WOTO WOTO SEASONING – ODUMODUBLVCK, Black Sherif
Aquafina – Young Jonn
Stronger – Young Jonn
Egwu – Chike, Mohbad
Instagram – Muyeez, Seyi Vibez
Cast: Shallipopi, ODUMODUBLVCK
POE – Ruger, BNXN
Most Streamed Albums in Nigeria
Jiggy Forever – Young Jonn
Lungu Forever – Asake
EZIOKWU – ODUMODUBLVCK
HEIS – Rema
Work of Art – Asake
I Told Them—Burna Boy
The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr
Boy Alone – Omah Lay
Money With The Vibe – Asake
RNB—Ruger, BNXN
Most Exported Nigerian Artists
Burna Boy
Ayra Starr
Rema
Tems
Omah Lay
Asake
Wizkid
Davido
Fireboy
Victony
Most Streamed Local Podcasts in Nigeria
Apostle Femi Lazarus
Success Addicted Podcast with the voices of Earl Nightingale, Napoleon Hill, Jim Rohn, and more
The Honest Bunch Podcast
Apostle Joshua Selman
Afro Latest Music
Cycasmotivation’s Podcast
KOINONIA with Apostle Joshua Selman
Daniel Olawande
I Said What I Said
