Spotify Announces Ayra Starr and Tems as Most Streamed Nigerian Artists Globally
Spotify announces Ayra Starr and Tems as the most streamed Nigerian artists globally, with top tracks making significant impacts on the platform's global music list for 2024.
Spotify, the global music streaming platform, has announced Nigerian music sensations Ayra Starr and Tems as the most streamed Nigerian artists globally. This announcement was made by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, on Wednesday in Lagos.
Okumu revealed that the top 30 artists who had achieved the highest global streaming numbers were highlighted in Spotify’s Global Music Impact List for 2024. According to the list, Rauw Alexandro and Ayra Starr’s "Santa" topped the chart, followed by Ayra Starr’s "Comma" in second place, and Tems’s "Love Me Jeje" in third.
Luciano and Omah Lay’s "Another Vibe" secured the fourth spot, while Savage and Burna Boy’s "Metro Booming Just Like Me" ranked fifth. Tyla and Tems’s "No.1" came in sixth.
"Spotify has unveiled its Global Impact List in Nigeria, recognizing the top 30 tracks from Nigeria that have had the biggest global impact on Spotify over the first half of 2024," Okumu said. "The list highlights Nigerian tracks that have garnered the most listens from outside Nigeria between January 1 and June 30."
Other notable tracks include Usher and Pheelz’s "Ruin" in seventh place, Reis B and Tempoe’s "Pretty Girl" in eighth, and TitoM, Yuppe, Burna Boy, and S.N.E’s "Tshwala Bam" in ninth. Ayra Starr and Giveon’s "Last Heartbreak Song" ranked tenth, followed by Victony’s "Everything" in eleventh. Aya Nakamura and Ayra Starr’s "Hype" emerged as the twelfth most streamed track, while Tems and J.Cole’s "Free Fall" took the thirteenth spot.
"Nigerian music, especially Afrobeats, has captivated global audiences with its infectious rhythms, compelling storytelling, and innovative sound fusions," Okumu added. "Its ability to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries is truly remarkable. At Spotify, we are thrilled to witness and support the continued evolution of this vibrant scene."
Spotify’s recognition of Nigerian artists on its Global Music Impact List underscores the significant role Nigerian music continues to play on the global stage.
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