Nigerian music sensations Asake and Ayra Starr have emerged as the most streamed artistes in Nigeria on Spotify for 2024, according to Spotify Wrapped.
This was revealed on Wednesday by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, who highlighted the dominance of Nigerian artistes on the platform throughout the year.
Asake topped the list of most-streamed male artistes in Nigeria, followed by Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Bnxn, ODUMODUBLVCK, Shallipopi, Davido, and Young Jonn. Meanwhile, Ayra Starr led the list of most-streamed female artistes, joined by Tems, Qing Madi, Billie Eilish, SZA, Tiwa Savage, Bloody Civilian, Rihanna, Simi, and Fave.
Phiona Okumu praised the dynamic nature of Nigeria’s music scene, describing it as a global cultural powerhouse.
“Spotify is always honoured 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 artistes are not just shaping culture at home but also making waves internationally,” she said,” she said.
Check out the complete breakdown of 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 voice 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
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