Asake has retained his position as Spotify's most-streamed Nigerian artist for the second consecutive year, solidifying his industry prominence. This was announced Wednesday as part of Spotify's 2024 Wrapped report, highlighting global and regional music trends..
Asake's substantial influence on the music industry is demonstrably reflected in both his streaming metrics and album sales. His releases, including *Lungu Boy*, *Work of Art*, and *Mr. Money With The Vibe*, have consistently achieved top chart positions, solidifying his prominent status.
Spotify's statement confirms Asake as the most-streamed artist in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with particularly high numbers in Nigeria, Gambia, and Benin.
The platform highlighted that Asake, Burna Boy, Shallipopi, and Seyi Vibez have achieved broad appeal, attracting listeners across a wide age range, from teenagers to those over 55.
While acknowledging Asake's significant accomplishments, the platform noted that Young Jonn's ‘Jiggy Forever’ secured the top spot as the year's most-streamed album, underscoring the diverse tastes within the Nigerian music market.
Burna Boy achieved recognition as Nigeria's most exported artist and the sole Nigerian representative in the UK's top 100. Furthermore, Ayra Starr established herself as the leading female artist in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, and the most-streamed Nigerian female artist in Europe and Latin America.
Ayra Starr also set a record for the longest tenure on Spotify's global chart, exceeding the achievements of prominent artists such as Rema and Burna Boy.
In its report, Spotify celebrated the influence of Nigerian artists on the international stage, stating, “The global appeal of Nigerian music continues to grow, with artists like Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Rema achieving new milestones.”
Burna Boy, a prominent figure in Nigerian music, has been recognized as the country's most-exported artist and is the sole Nigerian representative in the UK’s top 100. In addition, Ayra Starr has emerged as the leading female artist in Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya, and is the most-streamed Nigerian female artist in both Europe and Latin America.
Ayra Starr achieved a significant milestone by maintaining the longest tenure on Spotify's global chart, surpassing prominent artists including Rema and Burna Boy.
Spotify's report emphasized the impact of Nigerian artists on the international music industry, stating, "The global popularity of Nigerian music continues to rise, with artists such as Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Rema achieving unprecedented success."
The continued global growth in demand for Nigerian music is further substantiated by 2024's Wrapped, which reinforces the nation's prominent role in the music industry.
Spotify’s Top Lists for 2024
Most Streamed Artistes in Nigeria
1. Asake
2. Seyi Vibez
3. Burna Boy
4. Wizkid
5. Rema
6. Bnxn
7. ODUMODUBLVCK
8. Shallipopi
9. Davido
10. Young Jonn
Most Streamed Female Artistes in Nigeria
1. Ayra Starr
2. Tems
3. Qing Madi
4. Billie Eilish
5. SZA
6. Tiwa Savage
7. Bloody Civilian
8. Rihanna
9. Simi
10. Fave
Most Streamed Tracks in Nigeria
1. Dealer – Ayo Maff, Fireboy
2. Different Pattern – Seyi Vibez
3. Higher – Burna Boy
4. WOTO WOTO SEASONING – ODUMODUBLVCK, Black Sherif
5. Aquafina – Young Jonn
6. Stronger – Young Jonn
7. Egwu – Chike, Mohbad
8. Instagram – Muyeez, Seyi Vibez
9. Cast – Shallipopi, ODUMODUBLVCK
10. POE – Ruger, Bnxn
Most Streamed Albums in Nigeria
1. Jiggy Forever – Young Jonn
2. Lungu Boy – Asake
3. Eziokwu – ODUMODUBLVCK
4. HEIS – Rema
5. Work of Art – Asake
6. I Told Them – Burna Boy
7. The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr
8. Boy Alone – Omah Lay
9. Mr. Money With The Vibe – Asake
10. RNB – Ruger, Bnxn
Most Exported Artistes
1. Burna Boy
2. Ayra Starr
3. Rema
4. Tems
5. Omah Lay
6. Asake
7. Wizkid
8. Davido
9. Fireboy
10. Victony