July 15, (THEWILL) – Global music streaming platform, Spotify, has announced Nigerian music sensations, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe aka Ayra Starr and Temilade Openiyi aka Tems, as the most streamed Nigerian artistes globally. Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub- Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu said that the top 30 artists who had gained the biggest global numbers were revealed in Spotify’s music global impact list for 2024. She said that Rauw Alexandro and Ayra Starr’s ‘Santa’ came top on the list, and Ayra Starr’s ‘Comma’ emerged second while Tem’s ‘Love Me Jeje,’ came third. Luciano and Omah Lay’s ‘Another Vibe’ came fourth; 21 Savage, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy and Metro Boomin ‘Just Like Me’ clinched the fifth most streamed while Tyla and Tems’ ‘No.1’ came sixth. Usher and Pheelz’s ‘Ruin’ is the seventh Nigerian most streamed across the globe, Reis B and Tempoe’s ‘Pretty Girl’ came eighth and TitoM, Yuppe, Burna Boy and S.N.E’s ‘Tshwala Bam,’ clinched the ninth position. Ayra Starr and Giveon’s ‘Last Heartbreak Song’ is the tenth, Victony’s ‘Everything’ came 11th, Aya Nakamura and Ayra Starr’s ‘Hype’ emerged 12th most streamed while Tems and J.Cole’s ‘Free Fall,’ came 13th.
Okumu noted that Nigerian music, especially Afrobeats, has captivated global audiences with its infectious rhythms, compelling storytelling, and innovative sound fusions. 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. She added that female artistes, particularly Ayra Starr and Tems, were leading the charge with top-ranking hits following their recent album releases. She said that the list also underscored the prevalence of international collaborations, with eight of the top ten tracks featuring partnerships with global superstars. According to her, these collaborations range from Pheelz with Usher to Burna Boy with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin, which demonstrates the cross-cultural appeal and growing global impact of Nigerian music.
