Nigerian, S. African music saw 'extraordinary growth' in 2024: Spotify – Newsbug.info

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A person gracefully stands on a blue carpet, draped in a sheer black dress with a long train, surrounded by logos. Their ensemble exudes elegance at an event celebrating Nigerian music's vibrant influence on platforms like Spotify.

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…