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In an impressive feat, Nigerian Afrobeats artist Asake has clinched the title of the most-streamed artist on Spotify within Nigeria, as recently unveiled by the popular music streaming service.
This announcement aligns with Spotify’s celebration of a significant milestone—five years of its presence in Nigeria, alongside Kenya and Ghana. The company commemorated this achievement by expressing gratitude to its user base, stating, “Celebrating 5 years of Spotify in Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, powered by you.”
Asake’s meteoric rise to the top places him in the company of other Nigerian musical heavyweights, such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Seyi Vibez. His captivating track “Remember” has claimed the spot as the most-streamed song in Nigeria, with another hit, “Lonely at the Top,” also making its mark among the top five tracks.
Dominating the Nigerian charts
Spotify has acknowledged the pivotal role of its listeners in propelling its growth in Nigeria, revealing that users in the country have generated over 25 million playlists during the past five years. Such engagement underscores the vibrant and dynamic music culture thriving within Nigeria.
The platform credited listeners for driving its expansion, revealing that Nigerian users have created over 25 million playlists over the past five years.
The average Nigerian listener is 26 years old, highlighting the influence of a youthful, digital-savvy audience.
A unique sound and viral reach
Asake’s popularity has been fuelled by his distinctive fusion of street pop, mainstream Afrobeats, and energetic dance tracks that have gone viral on platforms like TikTok.
His album “Lungu Boy” made history as the first African project to top the global Spotify debut chart, further cementing his status as a leading figure in Afrobeats.
With Spotify’s growth in the region, Asake’s recognition underlines the rising global influence of Nigerian music and the continued dominance of Afrobeats on digital platforms.