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Spotify, a global streaming platform, says Nigeria’s Podcast listenership and gospel music streams have increased from 2022 to 2024 by 482 per cent and 1228 per cent respectively. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said this was in celebration of Easter. Okumu said “the growth…
1 day ago
Audio streaming platform, Spotify has revealed that Gen Z are now turning to streaming platforms for a modern way of worship.
13 Mar
Music streaming giant Spotify on Wednesday announced it would be posting music videos on its platform in "select markets", entering an arena long dominated by YouTube. "The beta version of music videos on Spotify begins rolling out today...," the company said in a statement. It would release a limited catalogue of hits from global artists…
23 Feb
Africa’s top ten songs to hit their peak have been carefully curated for you, with each topping the charts at different times of the week. they are the most streamed on major platforms like Spotify and Billboard. Tyla’s grammy winning “Water” caps it on the Billboard dominating Nigeria's Grammy nominees, Ayra Star, Tems and Burnaboy.…
19 Jan
Building on the massive success that African music witnessed in 2023, stakeholders in the music industry are positive that exciting new voices that would grab the attention of musical lovers across the continent and even beyond will emerge this year.
29 Dec
Gospel musician and songwriter, Adeyinka Olanrewaju Okeleye, is surprised by the large number of people from different countries that he is reaching through his music as a result of technology. Okeleye says he uploads his music on YouTube, Spotify, and other technology platforms, "and the impact I am having in the lives of people across…
19 Dec
Spotify's year-end wrap-up, known as Wrapped, has provided insights into the listening habits of different demographics, and one thing's clear: Gen Z can't get enough of Afrobeats. Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Asake, Davido, Rema, and Omah Lay all claimed spots in the top 10 most-streamed artists among Gen Z listeners in Sub-Saharan Africa, showcasing the…
14 Dec
Spotify Wrapped 2023 has revealed Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) top exported artists who are making their marks internationally Africa, a continent pulsating with vibrant rhythms, is not just a melting pot of cultures and languages; it's a musical symphony that has the whole world dancing to its tune. And its new generation of artistes are leading the charge.
12 Dec
It was a night of vibrant energy, infectious beats, pure celebration and a night to remember on Saturday, December 9, 2023, as Spotify hosted its yearly Wrapped Party at The Palms in Lekki, Lagos. From the moment guests stepped inside the arena, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement. The who's who of Nigerian media, influencers, and…
11 Dec
K-Pop sensation BLACKPINK has once again cemented their status as global superstars, achieving a groundbreaking feat on Spotify. The group has officially surpassed 3 billion streams on the platform in 2023 alone, marking a historic first for any girl group. BLACKPINK's record-breaking achievement is just the latest in a string of accomplishments for the group.…
2 Dec
YBNL recording artiste, Ahmed Ololade, known professionaly as Asake, has emerged as the most-streamed artiste in Nigeria on Spotify for the year 2023, according to data published by the platform on Wednesday, November 29.
1 Dec
Nigerian music superstar Davido has triumphed once again, with his album 'Timeless' being crowned the most streamed album in sub-Saharan Africa on Spotify for 2023. This impressive feat, revealed in the recently released Spotify Wrapped 2023, further solidifies Davido's reign as a major force in the music industry. Timeless, released in November 2023, quickly captivated…

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