Nigerian artist Ayra Starr, also known as Sarah Aderibigbe, has been crowned as the top streamed Nigerian artist worldwide on Spotify.
This achievement was announced by Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, at a press conference in Lagos on July 10th.
Ayra Starr‘s success on the global music scene was highlighted by her collaboration with Rauw Alejandro on the hit track “Santa,” which claimed the number one spot on Spotify’s global impact list for Nigerian tracks.
Her solo track “Comma” followed closely behind at second place, with Tems’ “Love Me Jeje” securing third place.
Phiona Okumu emphasized that the top 30 tracks from Nigeria with the highest global listenership on Spotify in the first half of 2024 were recognized in the platform’s Global Impact List.
Noteworthy entries included Luciano and Omah Lay’s “Another Vibe” in fourth place, and the collaboration “Just Like Me” by 21 Savage, Burna Boy, and Metro Booming in fifth place.
She said;
“The list recognises Nigerian tracks that have had the most listens from outside Nigeria in the first half of 2024, and were released between January 1 and June 30.
“Usher and Pheelz’s Ruin is the seventh Nigerian most streamed across the globe, Reis B and Tempoe’s Pretty Girl came eighth and TitoM, Yuppe, Burna Boy and S.N.E’s Tshwala Bam, clinched the ninth position.
“Ayra Starr and Giveon’s Last Heartbreak Song is the tenth, Victony’s Everything came 11th, Aya Nakamura and Ayra Starr’s Hype emerged 12th most streamed while Tems and J.Cole’s Free Fall, came 13th.
“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”.