The Nigerian music industry is experiencing a surge in global popularity, with Nigerian superstars making waves on international charts, performing sold-out concerts worldwide, and amassing millions of listeners through streaming platforms.
In Apple Music’s ranking of the most-streamed Nigerian artists of all time, international sensation Burna Boy stands tall at the pinnacle.
The Grammy-winning artist has rapidly risen to the summit since his breakthrough on the global stage in 2018.
Here are the top 5 most significant Nigerian artists of all time on Apple Music:
- Burna Boy: The reigning king of Nigerian music on Apple Music, Burna Boy, has shattered records with his blockbuster albums. His latest release, “I Told Them,” not only set the African record for first-week streams but also simultaneously topped the albums chart in an astonishing 69 countries worldwide—a groundbreaking achievement for the genre.
- Wizkid: A Grammy-winning artist, Wizkid holds the record for the most-streamed African song of all time with “Essence,” featuring Tems. The track has maintained its position in the Daily Top 100 in over 100 countries worldwide, even three years after its initial release.
- Davido: Davido, Africa’s foremost hitmaker, achieved record-breaking success with his 2022 album “Timeless,” shattering multiple streaming records on Apple Music. His hit single “Unavailable” continues to enjoy international acclaim.
- Rema: Rema, a rising superstar, dominated Apple Music’s global charts with the Afrobeats sensation “Calm Down.” The song holds the record for the African single with the longest run in the top 15 of the Global Daily Top 100.
- Asake: Asake’s meteoric rise has propelled him to become one of the biggest stars in Nigerian music. His remarkable talent has propelled 11 of his songs into the Global Daily Top 100, cementing his status as a standout artist in the industry.
