Afrobeats drives 114% music boom in sub-Saharan Africa – Spotify – Music In Africa

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Man with sunglasses and patterned jacket stands against a white background, arms outstretched, wearing a belt of bullets across his chest—a radiant nod to the Afrobeats music boom sweeping sub-Saharan Africa.

The report crowns Nigerian singer Asake as the most-streamed artist in sub-Saharan Africa, a spot previously held by fellow Nigerian popstar Burna Boy.

Burna Boy drops to number two, with Seyi Vibez in fourth place. Rema claims the fifth spot, while Davido and Wizkid are also featured in the top 10, ranking sixth and seventh, respectively, with Bnxn completing the list. 

Chike with ‘Egwu’ leads the top-streamed tracks list, followed by Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’. Ayo Maff secures the third spot with ‘Dealer’ while…