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Nigerian Gospel Artists Dominate the Most Streamed Gospel Artists List in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nathaniel Bassey, Moses Bliss, Mercy Chinwo among most streamed gospel artists on Spotify Africa
Spotify has unveiled the top 10 list of the most-streamed gospel artists in Sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigerian gospel musicians making a significant impact.
The genre of gospel music has experienced a remarkable surge in popularity, with the growth of Nigerian talent contributing heavily to the global reach of this uplifting music.
Spotify Wrapped 2024 revealed gospel music as one of the top genres in Sub-Saharan Africa, occupying the ninth spot in the most-streamed genres of the region.
Nigerian gospel artists have played a pivotal role in this surge, with several of them dominating the top rankings.
Top 10 Most Streamed Gospel Artists in Sub-Saharan Africa on Spotify:
- Maverick City Music
- Nathaniel Bassey
- Joyous Celebration
- Spirit of Praise
- Moses Bliss
- Dunsin Oyekan
- Chandler Moore
- Sunmisola Agbebi
- Mercy Chinwo
- Cece Winans
Nigerian gospel powerhouses like Nathaniel Bassey, Moses Bliss, Dunsin Oyekan, Sunmisola Agbebi, and Mercy Chinwo have made waves across Sub-Saharan Africa, with their soulful and powerful music touching listeners worldwide.
The genre has found a new wave of popularity, thanks to the integration of Afrobeats influences, which have expanded its reach even further.
A notable example is the rise of Afro-gospel, such as the Afrobeats rendition of Maverick City’s In the Room by Zimbabwean artist Annatoria.
This track helped Annatoria become the highest-streamed female Afro-gospel artist, garnering over 600,000 monthly listeners. Another prime example is Omemma by Chandler Moore, co-written with Nigerian artist Tim Godfrey, which became a viral sensation and made it to the top 20 most-streamed gospel songs in the region.
Top 10 Most Streamed Gospel Songs in Sub-Saharan Africa on Spotify:
- Sunmisola Agbebi – B’Ola (Honour)
- Ebuka Songs – I Will Pray
- Elevation Worship, Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore – Praise (feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore)
- Moses Bliss, Festizie, Chizie, Neeja, S.O.N Music, Ajay Asika – You Are Great
- Spirit of Praise, Mpumi Mtsweni – Thath’Indawo (Live)
- Xolly Mncwango – Ungukuphila
- Hillsong Worship, Brooke Ligertwood – What A Beautiful Name
- Elevation Worship, Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine – Jireh (feat. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine)
- Ebuka Songs – Calling My Name (I’m A Soldier) – Live
- CeCe Winans – Goodness of God – Live
This list highlights not only Nigerian gospel artists but also the diverse range of African gospel music that continues to shape and dominate the continent’s music scene.
With the genre’s growing influence, gospel music in Sub-Saharan Africa is set to continue its remarkable journey of success and global recognition.