Tag: Spotify
Wizkid sets record with 11bn Spotify streams
Earlier in January, ‘Big Wiz’, as the singer is fondly called by his teeming fans and industry peers, became the…
Nigerian artistes generate N60bn from Spotify streams in 2025
It said that in 2025, Nigerian artistes generated about 30.3 billion streams and 1.6 billion listening hours on Spotify, which…
Afrobeats boom as Nigerian artists earn over ₦58 Billion from Spotify
By Aderinola Abimbola. The global takeover of Afrobeats is proving to be not just a cultural advantage but also a…
From Gamers to Music Lovers: How Music Bots are Transforming Discord
As music bots continue to evolve, they are opening up exciting possibilities for the future of music enjoyment and community…
Nigerian artistes generate N58bn revenue on Spotify in 2024
“The incredible growth of Nigerian music, both locally and globally, is a testament to the talent and creativity within Nigeria,…
Ayra Starr leads Spotify’s 2025 impact list
Ayra’s hits top Nigerian charts, with her music becoming global anthems that resonate worldwide.
Valentine: Spotify reveals massive surge in heartbreak music streams in Nigeria
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, revealed this trend in a statement released on Thursday in Lagos. Okumu…
Femi Lazarus clinches most streamed Nigerian podcast on Spotify
Audiences in Nigeria and South Africa embrace shows about spirituality. Christian Motivation had one of the most shared episodes in…
Wizkid sets new record on Spotify with Morayo
Wizkid’s album, Morayo, which translates to “I see joy” in Yoruba, is a heart felt tribute to his late mother,…
Spotify releases documentary on Shallipopi’s rise to fame
As one of Nigeria’s most compelling new artistes, Shallipopi’s story is one of resilience and artistry, resonating across social divides.”…
Spotify unveils “Sound of Nigeria” to celebrate 64th Independence
Okumu said, “Spotify’s soundtrack of independence celebrates Nigeria’s music, as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Day. “Spotify is joining the…
Why we are celebrating 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ – Spotify
“With its 10th anniversary, Ojuelegba continues to be celebrated as one of the most iconic Afrobeats tracks of all time,…
Top ten Nigerian artistes with most streams on Spotify
Among all of these, we have seen Afrobeats record new streaming milestones as the superstars driving its exportation continue to…
Asake sets new record as African artiste on global Spotify
One of the standout tracks from the album ‘MMS’ featuring Wizkid, broke the record for the biggest first-day streams on…
Drake makes history as first artiste to hit 100 billion Spotify streams
Award-winning Canadian rapper, Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham, has become “the first artist in history to earn a milestone 100 billion streams…