African music is rapidly gaining global recognition, with African artists making significant strides on the international stage. Their success is evident in the impressive streaming numbers and growing listener bases on platforms like Spotify, reflecting their ability to connect with audiences worldwide.
A recent analysis by Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku for Face2FaceAfrica.com highlights the achievements of Nigerian and Ghanaian artists on Spotify, focusing on the top 10 African artists with the most monthly listeners. This ranking, based on data from the Swedish streaming giant, underscores the growing influence of African music.
Here are the top 10 African artists with the highest monthly listeners on Spotify:
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Asake
Nigerian singer and rapper Asake leads the list with 11,092,786 monthly listeners. His track “Active” has been played 13,064,405 times, with other hits like “Wave,” “MMS,” “Lonely At The Top,” and “Bandana” also performing well.
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Black Sherif
Ghana’s Black Sherif, known for his breakout hits, has 1,960,022 monthly listeners. His collaboration on “Wotowoto Season” with Nigerian artist Odumodublvck has garnered 29,123,955 plays. Tracks like “Oil in My Head,” “Lomo Lomo,” “Kwaku The Traveller,” and “Second Sermon (Remix)” are also popular on the platform.
King Promise
Ghanaian singer King Promise ranks third with 2,620,689 monthly listeners. His hit “Terminator,” featuring Young John, has been streamed 33,304,364 times, alongside other popular songs like “Paris,” “Sugarcane (Remix),” and “Perfect Combi.”
Sarkodie
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie comes in fourth with 878,024 monthly listeners. His tracks “Favourite Story” and “Pain Killer” have racked up 3,164,880 and 12,745,397 plays, respectively.
Rema
Nigerian sensation Rema boasts 24,454,117 monthly listeners. His global hit “Calm Down,” along with tracks like “BUBALU” and “Soweto,” continues to dominate the charts.
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Burna Boy
Burna Boy, another Nigerian heavyweight, has 15,981,497 monthly listeners. His song “Higher” leads with 26,273,123 plays, with other tracks like “Last Last” and “City Boys” also enjoying significant streams.
Olivetheboy
Ghanaian Afrobeats artist Olivetheboy ranks seventh with 962,307 monthly listeners. His songs “Asylum,” “Favourite Story,” “GoodSin,” and “Home Alone” are resonating well with fans.
King Paluta
Rising Ghanaian star King Paluta, with 201,314 monthly listeners, is making waves with tracks like “Makoma,” “Aseda,” “Odo Bi Ye Bad,” and “Sika Aba Fie.”
Omah Lay
Nigerian artist Omah Lay, with 11,698,273 monthly listeners, has seen success with hits like “Soso,” “Holy Ghost,” “Reason,” and “Understand.”
Odumodublvck
Rounding out the list, Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has 2,082,494 monthly listeners. His tracks “Wotowoto Season,” “War Machine,” and “Blood On The Dance Floor” are popular on Spotify.
Face2FaceAfrica.com will continue to monitor and update this list as Spotify releases new data.
