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Davido’s ‘Champion Sound’ becomes most streamed Amapiano song on Spotify Nigeria
Davido’s ‘Champion Sound‘ is now the most streamed Amapiano song on Spotify Nigeria. According to Spotify, ‘Champion Sound’ has been the most popular Amapiano track in Nigeria over the past decade.
In 2023, the South African dance genre Amapiano reached over 1.4 billion streams on Spotify, reflecting its rising global success, driven by African superstars.
Amapiano’s international popularity is mirrored in Nigeria, where listenership surged by 181% between 2023 and 2024. This significant influence inspired Spotify to launch the website “A Decade of Amapiano,” celebrating the genre’s evolution over the past ten years.
The website features content highlighting Amapiano’s key influences, pivotal playlists, and podcasts for those interested in exploring the genre’s origins, sounds, and future.
Amapiano has captivated Nigerian audiences, who have enthusiastically embraced the genre and created era-defining hits using its signature log drums and shakers.
According to Spotify’s data, Davido’s ‘Champion Sound,’ featuring South African hitmaker Focalistic, is the most streamed Amapiano song in Nigeria over the last ten years.
Most streamed Amapiano songs in Nigeria in the last 10 years.
- Davido, Focalistic – Champion Sound
- TitoM, Yuppe, S.N.E, EeQue – Tshwala Bam (feat. S.N.E, EeQue)
- Tyler ICU, Tumelo_za, DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tyron Dee – Mnike (feat. DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA, Tumelo_za & Tyron Dee)
- TitoM, Yuppe, Burna Boy, S.N.E – Tshwala Bam (feat. S.N.E) – Remix
- Uncle Waffles, Tony Duardo, Justin99, Pcee, Chley, EeQue, Chley Yahyuppiyah (feat. Pcee, EeQue & Chley)
- Daliwonga, Mellow & Sleazy, M.J – Abo Mvelo (feat. Mellow & Sleazy & M.J)
- Kamo Mphela, Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison, Baby S.O.N – Dalie (feat. Baby S.O.N)
- Focalistic, Davido, Virgo Deep – Ke Star (feat. Virgo Deep) Remix
- Boohle, Deep London – Hamba Wena
- Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, Ami Faku – Abalele