Nigerian music stars, Asake and Ayra Starr, have emerged probably the most streamed artiste in Nigeria, on Spotify, in 2024.
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, who disclosed this in a press release, on Wednesday, stated that is in line with
“Spotify Wrapped 2024”.
Okumu stated that the ten most streamed male artistes in Nigeria for the 12 months included: Asake, Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Rema, Bnxn, ODUMODUBLVCK, Shallipopi, Davido and Younger Jonn.
In keeping with her, the ten most streamed feminine artistes in Nigeria had been: Ayra Starr, Tems, Qing Madi, Billie Eilish, SZA, Tiwa Savage, Bloody Civilian, Rihanna, Simi and Fave.
She listed the ten most streamed tracks in Nigeria as: Seller by Ayo Maff and Fireboy; Totally different Sample by Seyi Vibez; Larger by Burna Boy; WOTO WOTO SEASONING by ODUMODUBLVCK and Black Sherif and Aquafina by Younger Jonn.
She stated others had been: Stronger by Younger Jonn, Egwu by Chike and Mohbad; Instagram by Muyeez and Seyi Vibez; Forged by Shallipopi and ODUMODUBLVCK and POE by Ruger and Bnxn.
“For the fourth 12 months operating, Nigerian artistes have dominated the highest 10 most-streamed listing, proving the nation’s unwavering love for its homegrown expertise.
“Asake takes the crown because the most-streamed artiste in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Nigeria, Gambia, and Benin.
“And it wasn’t simply the Gen Z crowd who had been hooked, Asake, alongside Burna Boy, Shallipopi, and Seyi Vibez, captivated listeners from 13 to 55+ years previous, touchdown on the highest 10 artists listing for these age teams.
“Rising stars, Ayo Maff and Muyeez, stormed the most-streamed tracks listing with tracks “Seller” and “Instagram,” proving the trade’s vivid future.
“Younger Jonn’s hits, “Aquafina” and “Stronger”, showcased his endurance, whereas Burna Boy held his personal with “Larger”. It’s a dynamic mix of previous and new, driving the trade ahead.”
Okumu described Nigeria’s vibrant music scene as a world pressure to be reckoned with.
“Spotify is at all times honoured to showcase the depth of Nigerian music and its unbelievable skills by way of ‘Wrapped’ annually.
“The seamless mix of generations and genres showcases the distinctive energy of Nigerian music to resonate each regionally and globally.
“It’s inspiring to see how our artistes aren’t simply shaping tradition at dwelling but in addition making waves internationally,” she stated.
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