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

A person in a long, sheer black dress strikes a pose on the blue carpet, set against a backdrop filled with sponsor logos at a Spotify event celebrating South African 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.

Spotify’s 2024 report “has…