Spotify, an online music streaming service, has celebrated “2022 Wrapped,” its annual look at the songs, playlists, artists, and albums that defined the year 2022 in music.
Spotify’s Head of Public Relations and Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, Michelle Atagana, said in a statement that the company ended the year in Lagos with its biggest party in the country yet.
Spotify celebrated the numerous wins and milestones that propelled Afrobeats to the global stage in 2022.
She stated that DJ Toh Badt kicked off the party night with a mix of Afrobeats and Amapiano tunes, taking guests from Lagos to Johannesburg and back.
She stated that multi-hyphenate DJ Spinall delivered an amazing set built around his hit collaborations, including Palazzo, which according to Spotify’s Wrapped data will be one of the most streamed songs in Nigeria in 2022.
According to her, Nigerian artists Skales and Reekado Banks performed on the night, much to the delight of their fans.
“We wanted to celebrate the Afrobeats journey and the big wins of the past year with Wrapped, and we are glad to continue to elevate the experience for artists and fans alike.”
“The night’s host was the masterful MC & media personality, Sheye Banks, who broke the ice and kept guests engaged, hyping up the crowd and putting down his best dance moves.
“The night featured a seemingly endless slew of revolving dance sessions, with guests taking the stage to show off their moves and dance to the year’s biggest songs.
“Filled cups and glasses provided fuel for the night, courtesy of Bombay Sapphire.
“Enioluwa, the Gen Z darling and social media influencer, got fans on the purple carpet talking about their 2022 Wrapped insights, uncovering many interesting stories that confirmed Nigerians’ love for their local sounds and artistes,” she said.
According to Atagana, guests had the opportunity to “freeze the night in time” by creating visual moments in the venue’s creative photo booths.
