WizKid, Burna Boy, Davido and Olamide led Nigeria’s top artists in 2021.
This was disclosed by music streaming platform, Spotify, in its 2021 Wrapped, which is an annual roundup of the top artists, album, songs and playlists of the year as streamed by users on the platform from around the world, that was released on Wednesday.
In a statement, issued by Spotify, which was shared with Nairametrics, it stated that Nigerians dominated the list, with Wizkid coming in as the most-streamed artist in Nigeria. He is followed by Burna Boy, then Davido.
What Spotify is saying
It stated, “In a year when we were getting to grips with the new normal, what was Nigeria’s soundtrack? In a first for the region, here are the 2021 Wrapped results, defining how Nigerians sought to stay entertained, informed, and connected with their favourite local and global music artists.
“Who are Nigerians listening to, and who are the newcomers that are shaking up the music scene? Who still has staying power in the new normal and how do our local artists compare with the globe’s top hits and international hitmakers?”
Highlights of the annual report
- Nigerians dominate the list, with Wizkid coming in as the most-streamed artist in Nigeria. He is followed by Burna Boy, then Davido is third.
- The only international act in the top five is Drake who is the fourth most-streamed artist. Olamide rounds off the top five.
- The love for local music continues in the most streamed female artists in Nigeria, with Tems topping this list. Nineteen-year-old Ayra Starr, who is also Spotify EQUAL’s November artist, is the second most-streamed female artist. Doja Cat is the only international artist in this top five, coming in third. Teni is the fourth most streamed female artist, and Tiwa Savage is fifth.
- LADIPOE’s Feeling got Nigerians in their feels, coming in as the most-streamed track in Nigeria, followed by Peru by Fireboy DML, then Ruger’s Bounce in at third. OmahLay’s Understand is the fourth most-streamed track in Nigeria, with Monalisa by Lojay closing off a Nigerian-dominated top five.
- Unsurprisingly, Wizkid’s rave of the moment Made in Lagos (Deluxe Edition) is the top streamed album in Nigeria, and the original Made in Lagos is the second top streamed album, beating international star Justin Bieber’s Justice which is third.
- Davido makes another top appearance with his album A Better Time coming in fourth, and Drake’s latest release, Certified Lover Boy closes off the top five.
- The playlist that Nigerians showed the most love is Hot Hits Naija, which really cements the fact that Nigerians love homegrown music.
The full breakdown of the top lists is below
Most streamed artists in Nigeria
1. WizKid
2. Burna Boy
3. DaVido
4. Drake
5. Olamide
6. Buju
7. Justin Bieber
8. Fireboy DML
9. Rema
10. Tems
Most streamed female artists in Nigeria
1. Tems
2. Ayra Starr
3. Doja Cat
4. Teni
5. Tiwa Savage
6. Nicki Minaj
7. Billie Eilish
8. Ariana Grande
9. Simi
10. Rihanna