Spotify Nigeria has hit new streaming records, with top artists setting new highs in digital music.
Here are the top 20 biggest single-day streams in the country, led by Afrobeats stars like Wizkid, Davido, Asake, and Rema.
Since launching in Nigeria in 2021, Spotify has helped Nigerian artists, monetization opportunities, and contributed significantly to the industry’s growth.
This achievement, which shows the platform’s expansion and influence on the music industry, is a critical turning point in Spotify Nigeria’s history. This list demonstrates Spotify’s strength and potential for worldwide exposure and revenue generation for Nigerian musicians.
Wizkid is Nigeria’s most-streamed artist on Spotify, holding 14 of the top 20 streaming peaks. Davido follows closely, securing the second-highest peak with his hit ‘Funds,’ proving his lasting influence. Asake makes the list with hits like ‘MMS‘ and ‘Active,’ while Rema’s ‘Baby (Is It A Crime)‘ and ‘BENIN BOYS‘ showcase his massive streaming power.
Nigeria’s Top 20 Streaming Hits on Spotify
Here’s a simplified breakdown of the top 20 highest single-day streaming peaks on Spotify Nigeria:
1. Kese (Dance) – Wizkid | 1.57M streams
– Holds the record for the highest single-day streams with its infectious rhythm.
2. Funds – Davido ft. ODUMODUBLVCK & Chike | 1.26M streams
– A massive hit that resonated deeply with fans.
3. Bad Girl – Wizkid ft. Asake | 1.15M streams
– A smooth and catchy collaboration that gained over a million streams in a day.
4. Troubled Mind – Wizkid | 1.06M streams
– A heartfelt and introspective track loved by fans.
5. Piece of My Heart – Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz | 1M streams
– A soulful hit that quickly crossed the million-stream mark.
6. Karamo – Wizkid | 903K streams
– A blend of Afrobeats and nostalgia that connected with listeners.
7. Baby (Is It A Crime) – Rema | 883K streams
– Showcased Rema’s global appeal with strong streaming numbers.
8. MMS – Asake ft. Wizkid | 870K streams
– A highly anticipated collaboration that lived up to expectations.
9. Bend – Wizkid | 834K streams
– Another solid entry from Wizkid with impressive streams.
10. Time – Wizkid | 786K streams
– Further cements Wizkid’s dominance in streaming.
11. A Million Blessings – Wizkid | 719K streams
– An uplifting and spiritual track that resonated with fans.
12. Pray – Wizkid | 714K streams
– Continues Wizkid’s streak of meaningful, introspective songs.
13. Après Minuit – Wizkid | 695K streams
– A unique blend of sounds that attracted a massive audience.
14. Break Me Down – Wizkid | 682K streams
– Another standout track with remarkable numbers.
15. Soji – Wizkid | 631K streams
– A well-produced song with deep lyrics.
16. IDK – Wizkid ft. Zlatan | 626K streams
– A high-energy track that broke streaming records.
17. BENIN BOYS – Rema ft. Shallipopi | 619K streams
– A lively collaboration that quickly became a fan favorite.
18. Active – Asake ft. Travis Scott | 607K streams
– An international collab that pulled huge numbers.
19. Bad For You – Wizkid ft. Jazmine Sullivan | 591K streams
– A smooth and soulful hit that made waves.
20. Slow – Wizkid ft. Anaïs Cardot | 571K streams
– Closes out the top 20 with strong streaming performance.