Spotify, a global music streaming platform, has announced Nigerian music sensations Ayra Starr and Tems as the most streamed Nigerian artists globally. This was disclosed by Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, in Lagos on Wednesday, July 10.

Okumu said both Tems and Ayra Starr were part of Spotify’s music global impact list for the top 30 artists who had gained the biggest global numbers for the first half of 2024. She noted that Rauw Alexandro and Ayra Starr’s “Santa” came top of the list, and Ayra Starr’s “Comma” emerged second, while Tems’ “Love Me Jeje” came third. According to her, Luciano and Omah Lay’s “Another Vibe” came fourth, Savage and Burna Boy’s “Metro Booming Just Like Me” clinched the fifth most streamed spot, while Tyla and Tems’ “No.1” came sixth.

“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.

“The list recognizes 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 most streamed Nigerian track globally, 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,” she said.