According to Spotify Nigeria, Asake has officially emerged as the most-streamed artist in the country as the platform celebrates its fifth anniversary in the Nigerian market. The report, released on February 24, 2026, showcases a massive 163.5% growth in streaming since the platform’s launch in February 2021.
The data reveals that Afrobeats has seen a staggering 5,022% increase in local streams over the last five years. Following Asake in the top five most-streamed list are global heavyweights Burna Boy, Wizkid, Seyi Vibez, and Davido. Asake’s dominance is further cemented by his tracks “Remember” and “Lonely At The Top” being among the most replayed songs.
The report also highlights a “quiet revolution” where a new wave of younger, independent artists is growing rapidly without traditional record label backing. Interestingly, indigenous language listening has also surged, with local dialect-based tracks seeing a 554% increase in 2024 alone.
This milestone underscores Nigeria’s position as the powerhouse of African music, with Spotify recording over 1.4 million play hours in the country during 2025. The data proves that while the “Big Three” remain influential, the appetite for street-pop and neo-fuji (led by Asake and Seyi Vibez) is currently unparalleled.
* BellaNaija: “Spotify’s five year Nigeria report confirms Asake at number one… with 1.4 billion listening hours in 2025.”
* TVC News: “Spotify Nigeria: Asake Emerges Most-Streamed Artiste… highlighting the country’s rapid rise in global streaming.”
Echotitbits take:
The “Asake Era” isn’t just a purple patch; it’s a data-backed takeover. His ability to blend Fuji elements with Amapiano and Afrobeats has created a “sticky” sound that outperforms even the legendary “Big Three” locally. This report is a wake-up call for advertisers and promoters: if you want the Nigerian youth’s attention, the road leads through the “Neo-Fuji” movement.
Source: Arise — https://www.arise.tv/asake-emerges-most-streamed-artist-as-spotify-nigeria-hits-5-years/ February 24, 2026
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