Afrobeats: Spotify records 135% growth in user-generated playlists in 6 years – TechNext.ng

A person with medium-length braided hair wears a black long-sleeve top and a cross necklace, standing against a textured reddish-brown background. The text reads "Global Afrobeats"—a nod to the vibrant Afrobeats sound on Spotify.

Popular music streaming platform Spotify has launched a dedicated playlist to support and celebrate the pivotal rise of Afrobeats streams. The company noted that Afrobeat has remained a powerhouse genre, attracting significant streams from users globally. 

In a statement released on Monday, as seen by Technext, Spotify explained that Afrobeat has experienced pivotal global adoption among users and continues to influence global fashion, dance, and culture. It noted that the playlist is driven by the passion and influence of…