Kwate lands first-ever No. 1 on Nigeria’s Shazam Chart

By Sola Adeyemi

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Kwate has officially reached a new milestone. His latest single has climbed to number one on the Shazam Top 200 Nigeria chart, marking the first time he has topped the list.

The track has spent more than two weeks on the chart, gradually rising as more listeners across the country searched for it. Whether playing in clubs, on the radio, or in casual settings, the song has caught the attention of people who are eager to know who is behind the sound.

Beyond Shazam, the single is also gaining traction on streaming platforms. On Boomplay, one of Africa’s leading music services, the song has been featured on some of the top playlists in Nigeria and Kenya. Kwate was also selected as the cover artist for one of Boomplay’s key playlists focused on emerging talent, a placement that puts him in front of a wider audience.

This moment comes as a quiet but meaningful step forward in Kwate’s journey. The response to the track is organic, driven by genuine interest and word-of-mouth. While it is still early, the signs point to a growing fan base and more attention coming his way.