Nigerian, S. African music saw 'extraordinary growth' in 2024: Spotify – Wyoming News Now

A person wearing an intricate, sheer black gown with a long train stands on a blue carpet, surrounded by event logos celebrating the vibrancy 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.

Spotify’s 2024 report “has…