Asake becomes 2023 most played artist on radio in Nigeria

• Asake is the most-played artist on Nigerian radio stations in 2023

In 2023, Asake solidified his position as the most-played artist on Nigerian radio stations, marking another milestone in his burgeoning career. Since his breakthrough into the mainstream in 2022, the singer has consistently delivered commercial hits, elevating him to superstar status and contributing to the global exportation of Afrobeats music.

According to the recently published end-of-year charts by TurnTable Charts, Asake dominated the airwaves in 2023, accumulating an impressive 8.4 billion impressions, surpassing other music stars whose tracks defined the year.

Asake’s digital success transcended streaming platforms as his single ‘Lonely at the Top‘ emerged as the most-streamed song across all platforms in Nigeria for 2023. Furthermore, ‘Lonely at the Top‘ ranked third in terms of radio impressions, further highlighting Asake’s widespread appeal and impact.

Following closely behind Asake, Ayra Starr claimed the second position on the list with 8.1 billion impressions, fueled by the success of her hit singles ‘Rush‘ and ‘Stability‘. Davido secured the third spot with 7.5 billion impressions, propelled by the chart-topping singles ‘Feel‘ and ‘Unavailable‘ from his Grammy-nominated fourth album, ‘Timeless‘.

Rema occupied the fourth position on the list with 7.4 billion impressions, while BNXN rounded off the top five with 6.4 billion impressions, showcasing the diverse talents shaping the Nigerian music landscape in 2023.