What you need to know:
- Spotify’s Global Impact List for Nigeria reveals the top 30 tracks from the country that have resonated most internationally in the first half of the year, highlighting the success of Nigerian music on a global scale.
- This trend, from Pheelz collaborating with Usher to Burna Boy teaming up with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin, illustrates the cross-cultural appeal and expanding global footprint of Nigerian music.
Nigerian mainstream music is making waves globally in 2024, with female artists Ayra Starr and Tems emerging as frontrunners in the Afrobeats scene. Spotify’s Global Impact List for Nigeria reveals the top 30 tracks from the country that have resonated most internationally in the first half of the year, highlighting the success of Nigerian music on a global scale.
The list underscores the prominence of international collaborations, with many top-ranking tracks featuring partnerships with global superstars. This trend, from Pheelz collaborating with Usher to Burna Boy teaming up with 21 Savage and Metro Boomin, illustrates the cross-cultural appeal and expanding global footprint of Nigerian music.
According to Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, Nigerian music, especially Afrobeats, continues to captivate global audiences with its infectious rhythms, compelling storytelling, and innovative sound fusions. The genre’s ability to transcend cultural and geographical boundaries is celebrated at Spotify, where support for its evolution remains strong.
The highlighted songs not only showcase the ascent of Nigerian music but also its growing connectivity with global listeners through strategic collaborations and robust social media presence.
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