Afrobeats dominates playlists in Uganda – Spotify Wrapped 2024 – Music In Africa

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A person in a shiny black jacket and sunglasses sings into a microphone on stage, with colorful lights and patterns reminiscent of an Afrobeats Spotify Wrapped playlist in the background.

This speaks to the country’s deep connection with Afrobeats culture, a trend seen across East Africa.

The report also indicates Uganda’s fans loved listening to female artists like Qing Madi and Ayra Starr, whose ‘American Love’ and ‘Commas’, respectively, occupy second and third place on the most streamed songs in the country.

The data also shows local music consumption grew by 87% between January and October this year, with local females like Azawi drawing in young fans. Her music, which speaks to themes of love and loyalty,…