Nigerian, S. African music saw 'extraordinary growth' in 2024: Spotify – The Rochester Sentinel

A person in a detailed black sheer gown with a long train stands on a blue carpet adorned with logos, channeling the elegance of South African music iconography.

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.