Here are Nigerian artistes who surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify

Several Nigerian artists have crossed the 2 billion streaming mark on Spotify, a remarkable achievement for the Nigerian music scene.

With the advent of social media, streaming platforms, and a wave of international collaborations, Nigerian mainstream music is making waves worldwide.
This year has seen Afrobeats smash new streaming records as the superstars behind its global success reach incredible career heights.

Here are the most streamed Nigerian artists on Spotify as of 12th October 2024

Wizkid

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With 7,041,760,956 total streams, Wizkid leads the pack. He has amassed 1,829,723,066 streams as a lead artist, with 659,940,422 from solo tracks and an impressive 5,212,037,890 as a featured artist. Averaging 3,413,513 daily streams across 170 tracks, Wizkid’s influence remains undeniable.

Burna Boy

Close on his heels is Burna Boy, with a total of 6,564,419,972 streams. As a lead artist, he’s garnered 3,998,334,905 streams, including 2,853,336,200 from his solo hits and 2,566,085,067 from collaborations. With a remarkable daily average of 5,122,015 streams from 221 tracks.

Rema

Next up is Rema, who has achieved 4,051,797,712 total streams. His work as a lead artist has brought in 3,281,096,445 streams, with 1,626,322,455 from solo tracks and 770,701,267 from features. Averaging 3,476,858 daily streams across 114 tracks, Rema is truly a rising star.

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Tems

Tems has also made an impact, with 2,905,434,156 total streams. As a lead artist, she has 1,228,943,595 streams, including 1,077,541,391 from solo projects and 1,676,490,561 from features. With 3,386,267 daily streams across 45 tracks, Tems is a powerhouse in the industry.

Ckay

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Ckay follows closely behind, with 2,307,872,498 total streams. He’s gathered 2,223,433,929 streams as a lead artist, including 1,241,930,993 from solo tracks and 84,438,569 from features. Averaging 903,599 daily streams from 67 tracks, Ckay’s unique sound continues to resonate with fans.

Davido

Davido, with 2,075,800,628 total streams, remains a figure in the music industry. He has 1,175,567,600 streams as a lead artist, which includes 556,793,639 from solo efforts and 900,233,028 from collaborations. His average of 1,410,156 daily streams across 215 tracks demonstrates his enduring appeal.

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Finally, Ayra Starr rounds out the list with 2,015,282,928 total streams. She’s collected 879,532,842 streams as a lead artist, including 732,581,240 from solo tracks and 1,135,750,086 from features. With a daily average of 4,029,382 streams from 93 tracks, her rise in the industry is nothing short of impressive.

These artists are not just breaking records; they are defining the sound of a generation and showcasing the rich musical heritage of Nigeria to the world.