Spotify, the popular digital streaming platform, has unveiled the most streamed Afrobeats artist of all time in celebration of the genre’s evolution and growth. Through a dedicated website that commemorates historic achievements and milestones in Afrobeats, Spotify has disclosed the top 10 most streamed artists in the genre on their platform.
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Leading the pack as the most streamed Afrobeats artist on Spotify is the Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer Burna Boy. This comes as no surprise, considering the incredible success and popularity of his hit songs like “Last Last” and “On The Low.”
10 Most Streamed Afrobeats artist of all time on Spotify
- Burna Boy
- Wizkid
- Rema
- CKay
- Tems
- Davido
- Fireboy DML
- Omah Lay
- Ayra Starr
- Amaarae
Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, shared insights into the purpose of the dedicated website. She expressed that Afrobeats as a genre has firmly established itself and will continue to break boundaries.
In 2023 alone, Afrobeats has amassed over 223 million hours of playtime and exceeded 7.1 billion streams on Spotify. The website aims to provide both new and longtime fans with a deeper understanding of the origins and growth of this explosive sound.
The unveiling of Spotify’s most streamed Afrobeats artist of all time and the accompanying list further cements the genre’s global impact and showcases the immense talent within the Afrobeats music scene.
