Reigning singer, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the most streamed Nigerian artist on Spotify globally.
This announcement was made by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a press conference in Lagos.
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Ayra Starr’s collaboration with Rauw Alejandro on “Santa” and her solo track “Comma” claimed the top two spots, while Tems’ “Love Me Jeje” came in third, highlighting the impressive presence of Nigerian artists on the platform.
According to Spotify’s 2024 Global Music Impact List, Luciano and Omah Lay’s collaboration “Another Vibe” is ranked fourth, with 21 Savage, Burna Boy, and Metro Boomin’s “Just Like Me” taking fifth place. Tyla and Tems’ “No.1” secured the sixth spot.
Phiona Okumu explained that the Global Impact List recognizes the top 30 tracks from Nigeria that have made the most significant global impact on Spotify in the first half of 2024.
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The list features tracks released between January 1 and June 30 that have garnered the most listens outside Nigeria.
Usher and Pheelz’s “Ruin” is the seventh most streamed Nigerian track globally, followed by Reis B and Tempoe’s “Pretty Girl” in eighth. TitoM, Yuppe, Burna Boy, and S.N.E’s “Tshwala Bam” clinched the ninth position. Ayra Starr and Giveon’s “Last Heartbreak Song” is tenth, Victony’s “Everything” came in eleventh, Aya Nakamura and Ayra Starr’s “Hype” emerged twelfth, and Tems and J.Cole’s “Free Fall” ranked thirteenth.
“Nigerian music, especially Afrobeats, has captivated global audiences with its infectious rhythms, compelling storytelling, and innovative sound fusions,” said Okumu.
“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.”