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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake has officially been named the most-streamed artist in Nigeria on Spotify, according to new figures released by the global streaming platform.

The milestone announcement comes as Spotify celebrates five years of operations across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, highlighting the rapid growth of digital music consumption in Africa. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Asake topped a competitive list featuring some of Nigeria’s biggest music exports, including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Seyi Vibez.

His hit single “Remember” emerged as the most-streamed song in Nigeria, while “Lonely at the Top” also secured a place among the platform’s top five most-played tracks nationwide.

Spotify credited Nigerian listeners for driving the platform’s expansion, revealing that users in the country have created more than 25 million playlists over the past five years. Data from the platform also shows that the average Nigerian listener is 26 years old, underscoring the influence of a young and digitally connected audience.

Asake’s meteoric rise has been powered by his distinctive blend of street-inspired sounds, mainstream Afrobeats, and energetic rhythms that frequently go viral on social media platforms such as TikTok.

His album “Lungu Boy” also achieved a historic feat by becoming the first African project to top the global Spotify debut chart, further strengthening his reputation as one of the leading voices of modern Afrobeats.

With Spotify’s continued growth in Africa, Asake’s achievement reflects not only his personal success but also the expanding global impact of Nigerian music and the sustained dominance of Afrobeats on international streaming platforms.

alphonsoolajide:
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Asake has officially been named the most-streamed artist in Nigeria on Spotify, according to new figures released by the global streaming platform.

The milestone announcement comes as Spotify celebrates five years of operations across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, highlighting the rapid growth of digital music consumption in Africa. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Asake topped a competitive list featuring some of Nigeria’s biggest music exports, including Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido, and Seyi Vibez.

His hit single “Remember” emerged as the most-streamed song in Nigeria, while “Lonely at the Top” also secured a place among the platform’s top five most-played tracks nationwide.

Spotify credited Nigerian listeners for driving the platform’s expansion, revealing that users in the country have created more than 25 million playlists over the past five years. Data from the platform also shows that the average Nigerian listener is 26 years old, underscoring the influence of a young and digitally connected audience.

Asake’s meteoric rise has been powered by his distinctive blend of street-inspired sounds, mainstream Afrobeats, and energetic rhythms that frequently go viral on social media platforms such as TikTok.

His album “Lungu Boy” also achieved a historic feat by becoming the first African project to top the global Spotify debut chart, further strengthening his reputation as one of the leading voices of modern Afrobeats.

With Spotify’s continued growth in Africa, Asake’s achievement reflects not only his personal success but also the expanding global impact of Nigerian music and the sustained dominance of Afrobeats on international streaming platforms.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/02/24/asake-most-streamed-artist-nigeria-spotify/

cc: Mynd44 , Nlfpmod , Seun

His hit single “Remember” emerged as the most-streamed song in Nigeria, while “Lonely at the Top” also secured a place among the platform’s top five most-played tracks nationwide.

Burob:
Ironically don’t even know any of the songs mentioned.

For all we know it could be Taylor Swift, or Bad Bunny, don’t know any of their songs either with all their streaming success.

If na Wu-Tang CREAM that I know.

Burob:
Ironically don’t even know any of the songs mentioned.

For all we know it could be Taylor Swift, or Bad Bunny, don’t know any of their songs either with all their streaming success.

If na Wu-Tang CREAM that I know.

Burob:
Ironically don’t even know any of the songs mentioned.

For all we know it could be Taylor Swift, or Bad Bunny, don’t know any of their songs either with all their streaming success.

If na Wu-Tang CREAM that I know.

Mynd44:
I remmeber telling someone that this song is still Asake's best song and no other one comes close.

Everythime he performs it, the crowd goes wild

brain54:
I like one or two of his songs...


But he isn't even on my favorite Nigerian artiste list!

chatinent:
Streams can be farmed too.

They are better songs out there than Asake's so it validates my point.

This time, na who fit farm streams pass the other dem dey do.. cos apart from Lonely At The Top, I no know another one.

Mynd44:
I remmeber telling someone that this song is still Asake's best song and no other one comes close.

Everythime he performs it, the crowd goes wild

Starboytwo:
You dont know any Asake songs?? Kinda hard to believe..

Burob:
Ironically don’t even know any of the songs mentioned.

For all we know it could be Taylor Swift, or Bad Bunny, don’t know any of their songs either with all their streaming success.

If na Wu-Tang CREAM that I know.

Goddyrichie:
Asake is known everywhere in Nigeria even globally but u who know u in ur community 😏 oversabi

VaginaAcademic:
werey this is a report by Spotify itself. So you think Spotify can't spot stream farmers and Will go on to pay artists huge money

chatinent:
Meaningless.
You really don't know what farming streaming mean.

lionshare:
His point stands because Spotify, as the source, can identify fake streams simply by analyzing listening behavior.

chatinent:
Meaningless.
You really don't know what farming streaming mean.

Burob:
How many of Taylor Swift’s songs do u know, a woman that has more number one songs than the great MJ?

U think everyone is like yourself that pays attention to fickle minded things that consumes your everyday abi?

Two of the most streamed songs in Africa on Spotify is by Asake props to him, I said I don’t know the songs, is it a crime?

Taylor Swift has more number ones songs than Michael Jackson, I don’t know any of her songs, is it a crime?

Goddyrichie:
then u face ur front most u comment why don’t u find a Taylor swift post and comment there

VaginaAcademic:
educate yourself bro. If those streams are farmed Spotify can detect it.