Spotify celebrates 5 years in Nigeria: Asake leads as the most-streamed artist ever, with ‘Remember’ as #1 song. Nigerian Afrobeats dominates charts in Kenya & Ghana too
Asake Named Spotify Nigeria’s Most-Streamed Artist of All Time as Platform Hits 5-Year Milestone
Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade, better known as Asake, has officially claimed the throne as the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria. The announcement comes as Spotify marks five years of operations in the country, highlighting the explosive rise of homegrown talent.
In the top 5 most-streamed artists list released by Spotify:
- Asake
- Wizkid
- Seyi Vibez
- Burna Boy
- Davido
Asake’s dominance doesn’t stop there—he also rules the most-streamed songs chart in Nigeria with his massive hit ‘Remember’ sitting firmly at #1. Rounding out the top 5 are:
- #2: ‘Dealer’ by Ayo Maff & Fireboy DML
- #3: ‘Awolowo’ by Fido
- #4: ‘Kese’ by Wizkid
- #5: ‘Lonely At The Top’ by Asake
Asake’s grip is even stronger, with multiple entries showcasing his unstoppable run since bursting onto the scene.
Nigerian sounds continue to conquer beyond borders. On Spotify Kenya’s all-time most-streamed songs list, homegrown and Naija hits shine:
- ‘Asiwaju’ – Ruger
- ‘Rush’ – Ayra Starr
- ‘Bandana’ – Fireboy DML & Asake
- ‘Inauma’ – Bien (Kenyan)
- ‘Lonely At The Top’ – Asake
Over in Ghana, the top spot goes to the collaborative fire ‘WotowotoSeasoning’ by Odumodublvck featuring Black Sherif, with Asake’s ‘LonelyAtTheTop’ claiming #2, followed by a strong showing from Black Sherif in the remaining top positions.
Spotify’s milestone recap underscores the massive growth of Afrobeats, with Nigerian listeners creating millions of playlists and racking up billions of streaming hours. Asake’s chart-topping streak cements his status as a generational force, proving Yoruba-infused vibes and street anthems are defining the era.
Fans are buzzing—Asake isn’t just streaming numbers; he’s rewriting the rules of Afrobeats success on the global stage. Read More
