According to spotify's 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 drop 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.
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