These are the top 5 most streamed Afrobeats projects released this decade via Spotify.
For the past few years, Nigerian songs have been swiftly breaking barriers and receiving deserved acclaim; at the moment, this is the most-streamed Nigerian afrobeats projects on Spotify this decade.
We’ll keep updating the list as time goes on, but for now, here are the most listened to Nigerian albums on Spotify in this decade (from 2020 to date).
Top 5 most streamed Afrobeats projects released this decade via Spotify
1. Made In Lagos = 420million
Made in Lagos is the fourth studio album by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was released on 30 October 2020 by Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records.
The album features guest appearances from Burna Boy, Skepta, H.E.R., Ella Mai, Tay Iwar, Projexx, Tems, Damian Marley, and Terri
2. Twice as tall = 160million
Twice as Tall is the fifth studio album by Nigerian singer Burna Boy, it was released on August 14, 2020, by Spaceship Entertainment, Bad Habit, Atlantic Records and Warner Music.
Recording sessions took place in 2020, with Burna Boy, American singer and songwriter Diddy and Mama Burna Bose Ogulu serving as the record’s executive producers.
The album is a mixture of Afrobeats, Afrobeat, dancehall, pop and hip hop
3. Rave & Roses = 91.4million
Mavin/Jonzing music star, Rema has released his much-anticipated studio project tagged, “Rave & Roses Album”
The new project, “Rave & Roses Album” consists of solid tracks and guest appearances from sensational top artists.
4. For broken ears = 70million
For Broken Ears is the debut extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems.
It was produced primarily by Tems, along with production from Spax, Omeiza and Odido, and was released on 25 September 2020 by Leading Vibes Limited
5. If Orange was a place = 61.4million
If Orange Was a Place is the second extended play by Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Tems.
It was produced primarily by GuiltyBeatz, along with production from Jonah Christian, and was released on 15 September 2021 by Since ’93 and RCA.
It features a single guest appearance from American singer Brent Faiyaz
5. A Better Time = 60.7million
A Better Time is the third studio album by Nigerian singer Davido.
It was released on November 12, 2020, through Davido Music Worldwide, RCA Records and Sony Music