World music streaming platform, Spotify, has introduced Nigerian music sensations, Ayra Starr and Tems, as probably the most streamed Nigerian artistes globally.
Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub- Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, introduced this in Lagos on Wednesday.
Okumu mentioned that the highest 30 artistes who had gained the most important world numbers had been revealed in Spotify’s music world impression checklist for 2024.
She mentioned that Rauw Alexandro and Ayra Starr’s Santa got here prime on the checklist, and Ayra Starr’s Comma emerged second whereas Tem’s Love Me Jeje, got here third.
Luciano and Omah Lay’s One other Vibe got here fourth; 21 Savage, Burna Boy and Metro Booming’s Simply Like Me clinched the fifth most streamed whereas Tyla and Tems’s No.1 got here sixth.
“Spotify has unveiled its world Affect Checklist in Nigeria, recognising the highest 30 tracks from Nigeria with the most important world impression on Spotify over the primary half of 2024.
“The checklist recognises Nigerian tracks which have had probably the most listens from outdoors Nigeria within the first half of 2024, and had been launched between January 1 and June 30.
“Usher and Pheelz’s Wreck is the seventh Nigerian most streamed throughout the globe, Reis B and Tempoe’s Fairly Woman got here eighth and TitoM, Yuppe, Burna Boy and S.N.E’s Tshwala Bam, clinched the ninth place.
“Ayra Starr and Giveon’s Final Heartbreak Track is the tenth, Victony’s All the things got here eleventh, Aya Nakamura and Ayra Starr’s Hype emerged twelfth most streamed whereas Tems and J.Cole’s Free Fall, got here thirteenth.
“Nigerian music, particularly Afrobeats, has captivated world audiences with its infectious rhythms, compelling storytelling, and modern sound fusions.
“Its capability to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries is really exceptional. At Spotify, we’re thrilled to witness and assist the continued evolution of this vibrant scene,” she mentioned.
Okumu famous that feminine artistes, notably Ayra Starr and Tems, had been main the cost with top-ranking hits following their current album releases.
She mentioned that the checklist additionally underscored the prevalence of worldwide collaborations, with eight of the highest ten tracks that includes partnerships with world superstars.
In line with her, these collaborations vary from Pheelz with Usher to Burna Boy with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin, which demonstrates the cross-cultural enchantment and rising world impression of Nigerian music.
NAN