The well-known vocalist Sarah Aderibigbe, better known by her stage name Ayra Starr, is currently the most streamed Nigerian artist worldwide on Spotify.
At a press conference held in Lagos, Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, announced this accomplishment.
The top two tracks were Ayra Starr’s duet with Rauw Alejandro on “Santa” and her solo single “Comma.” Tems’ “Love Me Jeje” came in third, highlighting the abilities of Nigerian musicians on the music streaming service.
The song “Another Vibe” by Luciano and Omah Lay comes in at number four on Spotify’s 2024 music global impact list, followed by “Just Like Me” by 21 Savage, Burna Boy, and Metro Boomin, which comes in at number five.
Tyla and Tems’ “No.1” secures the sixth spot.
According to the Spotify executive, the platform’s 2024 music global impact list highlights the 30 artists who have achieved the most significant global reach and streaming success.
She said:
“Spotify has unveiled its global Impact List in Nigeria, recognising the top 30 tracks from Nigeria with the biggest global impact on Spotify over the first half of 2024.
“The list recognises Nigerian tracks that have had the most listens from outside Nigeria in the first half of 2024, and were released between January 1 and June 30.
“Ruin by Usher and Pheelz is the seventh most streamed Nigerian song worldwide, followed by Reis B and Tempoe’s Pretty Girl in eighth place and TitoM, Yuppe, Burna Boy, and S.N.E’s Tshwala Bam in ninth place.
“The tenth most streamed song is Ayra Starr and Giveon’s Last Heartbreak Song, followed by Victony’s Everything in rank eleven, Aya Nakamura and Ayra Starr’s Hype in rank twelve, and Tems and J.Cole’s Free Fall in rank thirteen.
“Nigerian music, particularly Afrobeats, has captured the attention of listeners all over the world with its catchy rhythms, captivating tales, and inventive sound fusions.
It really is amazing how well it can transcend cultural and geographic barriers. We at Spotify are ecstatic to see this dynamic scene continue to grow and to support it.
