Nigerian, S. African music saw 'extraordinary growth' in 2024: Spotify – News-Graphic.com

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A person in a sheer black dress with a long train stands on the blue carpet, surrounded by sponsor logos, as Spotify celebrates the vibrant fusion of South African and Nigerian music.

Nigerian and South African music achieved unprecedented growth last year on Spotify, earning record-breaking royalties, the audio streaming platform said on Friday.

Led by international superstars such as Nigerian afrobeats giants Burna Boy and Ayra Starr, and South Africa’s Grammy award-winning singer Tyla, African music genres have earned fast-rising popularity in recent years.