Spotify has unveiled its Global Impact List in Nigeria, spotlighting the top 30 Nigerian tracks with the highest global impact on the platform for the first half of 2024.
This list highlights the Nigerian tracks that have garnered the most listens outside Nigeria between January 1 and June 30, 2024. Female artists, particularly Ayra Starr and Tems, dominate the list with top-ranking hits from their recent album releases.
The list also emphasizes the importance of international collaborations, with eight of the top ten tracks featuring global superstars. Collaborations such as Pheelz with Usher and Burna Boy with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin underscore the cross-cultural appeal and growing global influence of Nigerian music.
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, remarked, “Nigerian music, especially Afrobeats, has captivated global audiences with its infectious rhythms, compelling storytelling, and innovative sound fusions. Its ability to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries is truly remarkable. At Spotify, we are thrilled to witness and support the continued evolution of this vibrant scene.”
The chart-topping songs on the list illustrate the ongoing rise of Nigerian music, which continues to resonate with new listeners worldwide through collaborations and social media popularity.
Below is the list of the top 30 Nigerian songs with the highest global streaming numbers in the first half of 2024.
