By Eniola Daniel
04 December 2024 |
5:32 pm
For the second 12 months in a row, Ahmed Ololade, identified professionally as Asake, has topped the most-streamed Nigerian artiste on Spotify. In its yearly Spotify Wrapped, Spotify information reveals that Asake led the pack, with Seyi Vibez coming second, whereas Burna Boy and Wizkid got here third and fourth, disrupting the highest three ‘gang’ within the…
For the second 12 months in a row, Ahmed Ololade, identified professionally as Asake, has topped the most-streamed Nigerian artiste on Spotify.
In its yearly Spotify Wrapped, Spotify information reveals that Asake led the pack, with Seyi Vibez coming second, whereas Burna Boy and Wizkid got here third and fourth, disrupting the highest three ‘gang’ within the music business.
Rema got here fifth, whereas Bnxn is sixth on the checklist. Odumodublvck loved the assist of Nigerians as they continued to vibe to his songs, putting him seventh on the checklist, whereas Shallipopi, Davido, and Younger Jonn got here eighth, ninth, and tenth, respectively.
Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped is a deep dive into the most popular sounds and hidden gems Nigerians beloved this 12 months. The highlight falls on Nigeria’s vibrant music scene, a worldwide power to be reckoned with.
For the fourth 12 months working, Nigerian artists have dominated the highest 10 most-streamed checklist, proving the nation’s unwavering love for its homegrown expertise.
Asake takes the crown because the most-streamed artist in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), particularly in Nigeria, Gambia, and Benin. And it wasn’t simply the Gen Z crowd who have been hooked – Asake, alongside Burna Boy, Shallipopi, and Seyi Vibez, captivated listeners from 13 to 55+ years outdated, touchdown on the highest 10 artists’ checklist for these age teams.
Rising stars Ayo Maff and Muyeez stormed the most-streamed tracks checklist with tracks “Seller” and “Instagram,” proving the business’s vivid future. Younger Jonn’s hits “Aquafina” and “Stronger” showcased his endurance, whereas Burna Boy held his personal with “Increased.” It’s a dynamic mix of outdated and new, driving the business ahead.
Talking on this 12 months’s report, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, stated: “Spotify is at all times honoured to showcase the depth of Nigerian music and its unimaginable abilities via Wrapped annually. The seamless mix of generations and genres showcases Nigerian music’s distinctive energy to resonate domestically and globally. It’s inspiring to see how our artists are usually not simply shaping tradition at house but additionally making waves internationally.”
Album Charts: A Mixture of Contemporary and Acquainted
In a shock twist, Younger Jonn’s Jiggy Perpetually leads because the most-streamed album, adopted by Asake’s Lungu Boy. Odumodublvck’s Eziokwu makes a comeback from final 12 months, whereas Rema’s HEIS and Asake’s Work of Artwork additionally secured prime spots, with the latter making a notable return.
International Domination: Burna Boy and Ayra Starr
Burna Boy’s world affect is plain. He’s Nigeria’s most-exported artist and the one Nigerian within the UK’s Prime 100. Rising world star and Spotify RADAR alumna Ayra Starr can be making waves. She’s the highest feminine artist in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, the most-streamed Nigerian artist in Latin America, and the highest Nigerian feminine artist in Europe. Sharing levels with Coldplay and Chris Brown, she holds the document for the longest time on Spotify’s world chart, surpassing even Rema and Burna Boy.
The highest 10 most-streamed feminine artists in Nigeria are Ayra Starr, Tems, Qing Madi, Billie Eilish, SZA, Tiwa Savage, Bloody Civilian, Rihanna, Simi, and Fave.
Podcast Picks
Nigerian listeners are additionally tuning into a various podcast scene. Apostle Femi Lazarus leads the pack, adopted by motivational reveals just like the Success Addicted Podcast with the voice of Earl Nightingale, Napoleon Hill, Jim Rohn, and plenty of extra. The Sincere Bunch Podcast, Apostle Joshua Selman, and Cycasmotivation’s Podcast are additionally on the highest checklist.
Nigeria’s Listening Habits in 2024Nigeria’s love for homegrown expertise is obvious, with a 146% enhance in native music consumption over the previous 12 months.
Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Abuja are the highest cities driving Nigeria’s music scene.Faith and Spirituality, Life-style and Well being, Enterprise and Expertise, Arts and Leisure, and Schooling are the top-growing podcast classes.
Spotify customers can now dive into their personalised 2024 Wrapped expertise completely on the Spotify cell app (iOS and Android). Premium customers will get pleasure from a personalised playlist that includes music movies from their most-loved artists of the 12 months.
Followers of Ayra Starr, Joeboy, Ladi Poe, Crayon, Magixx, and Bayanni are in for a deal with, as these artists share particular messages immediately throughout the Wrapped expertise.
Customers may also share their Wrapped outcomes throughout messaging apps and their favorite social platforms. With Spotify’s new sharing integration with TikTok, sharing Wrapped outcomes on TikTok’s FYP and Tales is now simpler than ever.
