Top 10 Nigerian Artists Dominating Spotify In 2026 — See Who Leads The Pack

According to Ireporter Online, Spotify’s monthly listeners figure represents the number of unique users who have streamed an artiste’s music within the last 28 days. The latest figures show that Nigerian musicians are maintaining their dominance in Africa’s music industry, with several artistes recording tens of millions of listeners globally.

Leading the ranking is Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy, who tops the list with 51.1 million monthly listeners. The singer’s international success has continued to grow through hit songs, major collaborations, and sold-out concerts around the world. His unique fusion of Afrobeats, reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and pop has further established him as one of Africa’s most successful music exports.

Tems occupies the second position with 37.7 million monthly listeners. The talented singer has gained global recognition through her powerful vocals, successful solo projects and collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry, strengthening her reputation as one of Africa’s leading female artistes.

Rema ranks third on the list with 28.5 million monthly listeners. The “Afrorave” pioneer has continued to expand his international audience with chart-topping records and performances across Europe, North America and Asia.

Mavin Records star Ayra Starr follows with 19 million monthly listeners, as she continues her rise as one of Nigeria’s most influential female artistes. Her distinctive voice, energetic performances and successful songs have helped her build a strong global fan base.

Afrobeats legend Wizkid comes fifth with 18.6 million monthly listeners. The award-winning singer, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Afrobeats’ worldwide growth, continues to enjoy massive support from fans across Africa and the diaspora, with his influence extending into fashion and popular culture.

Davido and Omah Lay jointly occupy the sixth and seventh positions, each recording 11.1 million monthly listeners. Davido’s consistent releases, international collaborations and major concerts have kept him among Nigeria’s biggest streaming acts, while Omah Lay’s emotional songwriting and smooth vocals have earned him a loyal audience worldwide.

CKay ranks eighth with 10.8 million monthly listeners. His global hit “Love Nwantiti” continues to attract listeners to his music catalogue, while his newer releases have helped maintain his popularity on streaming platforms.

Asake comes ninth with 8.4 million monthly listeners. Known for blending Fuji, amapiano and Afrobeats, the singer has built a unique sound that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.

Rounding out the top 10 is BNXN, formerly known as Buju, with 5.5 million monthly listeners. The artiste has gained recognition for his distinctive vocals, meaningful lyrics and successful collaborations, while steadily growing his presence in the global music scene.

The figures highlight the increasing international influence of Nigerian music, with Afrobeats artistes continuing to push the country’s sound beyond borders and strengthen Nigeria’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing music markets.