Nigerian singer Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has been announced as the most streamed Nigerian artist globally on Spotify. The announcement was made by Phiona Okumu, Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa at Spotify, during a press conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, July 10. Ayra Starr’s dominance on the global stage was highlighted by her collaboration with Rauw Alejandro on the track “Santa,” which claimed the top spot on Spotify’s global impact list for Nigerian tracks.
Following closely behind was her solo hit “Comma,” securing the second position, while Tems’ “Love Me Jeje” secured third place. According to Phiona Okumu, the top 30 tracks from Nigeria that garnered the highest global listenership on Spotify during the first half of 2024 were recognized in the platform’s Global Impact List.
Notable entries included Luciano and Omah Lay’s “Another Vibe” at fourth place, and 21 Savage, Burna Boy, and Metro Booming’s collaboration “Just Like Me” securing the fifth spot.
She said;
“The list recognises Nigerian tracks that have had the most listens from outside Nigeria in the first half of 2024, and were released between January 1 and June 30.
“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.
“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”.
