Spotify has unveiled its Global Impact List in Nigeria, recognizing the top 30 tracks from Nigeria with the biggest global impact on Spotify over the first half of 2024.
This list highlights Nigerian tracks that have garnered the most listens from outside Nigeria between January 1 and June 30, 2024.
Female artists, particularly Ayra Starr and Tems, are leading the charge with top-ranking hits following their recent album releases.
The list underscores the prevalence of international collaborations, with eight of the top ten tracks featuring partnerships with global superstars.
These collaborations, ranging from Pheelz with Usher to Burna Boy with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin, demonstrate the cross-cultural appeal and growing global impact of Nigerian music.
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, commented, “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.”
Below is the list of the top 30 Nigerian songs with the biggest global streaming numbers in the first half of 2024:
- Rauw Alexandro, Ayra Starr – Santa
- Ayra Starr – Commas
- Tems – Love Me Jeje
- Luciano, Omah Lay – Another Vibe
- 21 Savage, Burna Boy, Metro Boomin – Just Like Me
- Tyla, Tems – No.1
- Usher, Pheelz – Ruin
- Rels B, Tempoe – Pretty Girl
- TitoM, Yuppe, Burna Boy, S.N.E – Tshwala Bam Remix
- Ayra Starr, Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
- Victony – Everything
- Aya Nakamura, Ayra Starr – Hype
- Tems, J.Cole – Free Fall
- Usher, Burna Boy – Coming Home
- Ayra Starr, Seyi Vibez – Bad Vibes
- Kizz Daniel, Davido – Twe Twe
- Kizz Daniel – Sooner
- Ruger, Bnxn – Romeo Must Die
- Chris Brown, Davido – Hmmm
- Ckay, Olamide – Wahala
- Tems – Burning
- Asake – Only Me
- Skepta, Portable, Jae5 – Tony Montana
- Ruger, Bnxn – POE
- Asake, Central Cee – Wave
- Kizz Daniel – Showa
- Tems – Wickedest
- FireBoy DML – Everyday
- Joeboy – Osadebe
- Moses Bliss, Festizi, Chizie, Neeja, S.O.N Music, Ajay Asika – You are Great
