For the second consecutive 12 months, Asake has clinched the title of the most-streamed Nigerian artiste on Spotify, solidifying his dominance within the music business.
The announcement got here on Wednesday throughout Spotify’s launch of its annual ‘Wrapped’ 2024 report, which highlighted world and regional music developments.
Asake’s affect within the music scene is mirrored not solely in his rating but in addition within the efficiency of his albums. ‘Lungu Boy’, ‘Work of Artwork’, and ‘Mr. Cash With The Vibe’ dominated the charts, additional cementing his place on the high.
“Asake takes the crown because the most-streamed artist in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), particularly in Nigeria, Gambia, and Benin,” Spotify revealed.
The platform additionally highlighted that Asake, alongside Burna Boy, Shallipopi, and Seyi Vibez, captivated listeners throughout all age teams, from youngsters to people over 55 years previous.
Regardless of Asake’s achievements, ‘Jiggy Without end’ by Younger Jonn was topped the most-streamed album of the 12 months, showcasing the varied tastes of Nigerian listeners.
Burna Boy, one other Nigerian music heavyweight, was named the nation’s most-exported artiste and the one Nigerian within the UK’s high 100. In the meantime, Ayra Starr stood out as the highest feminine artiste in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, and the most-streamed Nigerian feminine artiste in Europe and Latin America.
Ayra Starr additionally achieved a serious milestone by holding the report for the longest time on Spotify’s world chart, surpassing the likes of Rema and Burna Boy.
In Spotify’s report, the platform celebrated the affect of Nigerian artistes on the worldwide stage, stating, “The worldwide enchantment of Nigerian music continues to develop, with artistes like Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Rema reaching new heights.”
Hereunder is the Spotify’s Prime Lists for 2024
Most Streamed Artistes in Nigeria
1. Asake2. Seyi Vibez3. Burna Boy4. Wizkid5. Rema6. Bnxn7. ODUMODUBLVCK8. Shallipopi9. Davido10. Younger Jonn
Most Streamed Feminine Artistes in Nigeria
1. Ayra Starr2. Tems3. Qing Madi4. Billie Eilish5. SZA6. Tiwa Savage7. Bloody Civilian8. Rihanna9. Simi10. Fave
Most Streamed Tracks in Nigeria
1. Vendor – Ayo Maff, Fireboy2. Completely different Sample – Seyi Vibez3. Greater – Burna Boy4. WOTO WOTO SEASONING – ODUMODUBLVCK, Black Sherif5. Aquafina – Younger Jonn6. Stronger – Younger Jonn7. Egwu – Chike, Mohbad8. Instagram – Muyeez, Seyi Vibez9. Solid – Shallipopi, ODUMODUBLVCK10. POE – Ruger, Bnxn
Most Streamed Albums in Nigeria
1. Jiggy Without end – Younger Jonn2. Lungu Boy – Asake3. Eziokwu – ODUMODUBLVCK4. HEIS – Rema5. Work of Artwork – Asake6. I Instructed Them – Burna Boy7. The 12 months I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr8. Boy Alone – Omah Lay9. Mr. Cash With The Vibe – Asake10. RNB – Ruger, Bnxn11.
Most Exported Artistes
1. Burna Boy2. Ayra Starr3. Rema4. Tems5. Omah Lay6. Asake7. Wizkid8. Davido9. Fireboy10. Victony
As the worldwide urge for food for Nigerian music continued to develop, 2024’s Wrapped reaffirmed the nation’s place as a powerhouse within the music business.
