Rising stars Ayo Maff, Llona, Kaestyle, and TML Vibez are some of the breakout stars to look out for in 2025. Afrobeats continued its upward momentum in 2024 thanks to a collection of new voices whose music excited listeners. Among these breakout acts is Ayo Maff whose hit single ‘Dealer’ remix featuring Fireboy was the most streamed song of 2024 …
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Burna Boy is the most exported Nigerian artist of 2024 on Spotify
Spotify has released the data for the most streamed artists outside Nigeria in 2024. On the list shared by Spotify, Grammy winner Burna Boy is the Nigerian artist with the most streams outside Nigeria. For the past couple of years, the hitmaker has been at the forefront of exporting Nigerian music globally. Burna Boy’s feat is a testament to his …
Read More »Nathaniel Bassey, Moses Bliss, Mercy Chinwo among most streamed gospel artists on Spotify Africa | Pulse Nigeria
Spotify has released the list of the most streamed gospel artists in Sub-Saharan Africa. The impressive growth of Nigerian music has impacted even the industry’s gospel arm, which has advent new stars whose music is reaching listeners across the globe. Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveiled a surprising twist in Africa’s musical tale. Africa’s love for gospel music reached new heights, with …
Read More »The Weeknd sets new Spotify record for songs with 1 billion streams | Pulse Nigeria
1. Blinding Lights – 4,600,220,605 2. Starboy – 3,623,244,910 3. Die For You – 2,550,454,3414. The Hills – 2,494,571,789 5. Save Your Tears – 2,189,872,5066. Call Out My Name – 1,955,179,376 7. Can’t Feel My Face – 1,858,376,969 8. Feel It Coming – 1,857,546,099 9. Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) – 1,787,468,552 10. Save Your Tears (Remix) (with Ariana …
Read More »Ayo Maff’s ‘Dealer’ is the most streamed song of 2024 on Spotify Nigeria | Pulse Nigeria
Ayo Maff’s ‘Dealer’ leads the list of the most streamed songs of 2024 on Spotify Nigeria. Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped has arrived, and it’s a deep dive into the hottest sounds and hidden gems Nigerians loved this year. The spotlight falls on Nigeria’s vibrant music scene, a global force to be reckoned with. Rising stars Ayo Maff and Muyeez stormed the …
Read More »Asake is the most streamed artist on Spotify Nigeria in 2024 | Pulse Nigeria
Asake leads Spotify Nigeria end of the year chart. Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped is here, and it’s a testament to the unparalleled influence of Nigerian music. This year, the platform shines a spotlight on the nation’s vibrant music scene, highlighting the artists, albums, and songs that captured the hearts of millions. For the fourth year running, Nigerian artists have dominated the …
Read More »Wizkid’s ‘Morayo’ sets new African streaming record on Spotify | Pulse Nigeria
Wizkid continues to lead from the front with his new album ‘Morayo’. The album released on November 22, 2024, has now set a new record for the highest opening week for an African artist on Spotify. The album which packs 16 tracks with guest appearances from Asake, Brent Faiyaz, Tiakola, Anais Cardot, and Jasmine Sulivan has enjoyed immediate success across …
Read More »Drake sues UMG and Spotify for unlawful pratices to promote Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ | Pulse Nigeria
Canadian rapper Drake is suing Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify. The rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has turned a new shocking chapter. The Canadian superstar is suing his label, UMG, and global music streaming platform Spotify over what he claims to be unethical practices in promoting Kendrick’s hit single, ‘Not Like Us’. In the news that broke …
Read More »Wizkid’s ‘Kese (Dance)’ sets African streaming record on Spotify
In another milestone, Wizkid’s latest single has become the song with the highest opening day streams on Spotify Nigeria with 1.5 million streams. ‘Kese’ surpassed the previous record held by Wizkid’s single ‘Piece Of My Heart’ featuring Brent Faiyaz which garnered 1.016M. Wizkid also set the record for the most opening-day streams for an African artist on Spotify which restates …
Read More »Bruno Mars breaks all-time Spotify monthly listener record for the second time
These singles are his first releases since he collaborated with Anderson .Paak for their 2021 Grammy Album of the Year winning project ‘An Evening With The Silk Sonic’. Top 20 highest Spotify monthly listeners as of November 13, 2024. Bruno Mars – 130,612,563 The Weeknd – 120,522,043 Lady Gaga – 113,953,989 Billie Eilish – 107,253,116 Coldplay – 90,585,988 Taylor Swift …
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