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Asake is the most streamed artist on Boomplay in 2023.
Nigerian superstar Asake continues to dominate the music scene as he emerges as the most streamed artist on Boomplay for the year 2023.
On the 2023 Recap List released by Boomplay, Asake takes the top spot as the Most Streamed Artist of the Year, with his album “Mr. Money With the Vibe” ranking as the second most streamed album, just behind Davido’s “Timeless.”
Since his breakthrough in 2022 with the hit single “Omo Ope,” Asake has sustained remarkable commercial success. In 2023, he released his highly successful sophomore album, “Work of Art,” featuring hit singles like “2:30” and “Amapiano,” the latter earning a nomination for Best African Performance at the 2024 Grammys.
His consistency and impact are further highlighted by his position as the most streamed Nigerian artist on Boomplay, outshining other notable artists like Seyi Vibez and Davido.
The Boomplay recap of 2023 also reveals that Ayra Starr, a global singing sensation, is the most streamed female artist in Nigeria. The list includes other prominent artists such as Tiwa Savage and gospel music star Mercy Chinwo.
In the category of rising artists, Shallipopi, a breakout star of 2023, tops the list, accompanied by hip-hop stars ODUMODUBLVCK and Spyro.
Omah Lay’s “Soso” claims the title of the most streamed song in Nigeria, while Adekunle Gold’s “Party No Dey Stop” also secures a spot on the list. The data from Boomplay provides insights into the music preferences and trends that defined the Nigerian music landscape in 2023.
See the full breakdown below:
Top Male Artist
- Asake
- Seyi Vibez
- Davido
Top Female Artist
- Ayra Starr
- Mercy Chinwo
- Tiwa Savage
Top Rising Artist
- Shallipopi
- Odumodublvck
- Spyro
Most Streamed Songs
- Soso by Omah Lay
- Cough (Odo) by Kizz Daniel
- Party No Dey Stop by Adekunle Gold
Most Streamed Albums
- Timeless by Davido
- Mr. Money With the Vibe by Asake
- Boy Alone by Omah Lay