A recent list has celebrated Nigerian artists who have reached the impressive milestone of one billion streams worldwide, featuring four male artists and one female artist. Leading the pack is Rema, whose hit “Calm Down” recently soared past one billion streams, adding to his growing global acclaim.
Ayra Starr made history as the first Nigerian female artist to achieve this milestone, with her song “Rush” being the standout track contributing to her billion streams. Other top tracks include Burna Boy’s “Last Last,” Wizkid’s “Essence,” and CKay’s “Love Nwantiti,” each earning its place as a global hit.
While fans were thrilled, some were surprised to find Davido missing from the list, sparking conversations online about the streaming landscape among Nigeria’s biggest music stars.
