African music is no longer “next up” — it’s already here, loud, global, and unstoppable.
Fresh Spotify numbers reveal the most streamed African artists of all time, and the figures are nothing short of historic. From Afrobeats to Amapiano, Afro-pop to alternative rock, African sounds are shaping playlists, charts, and cultures across the world.
Here’s how the giants stack up 👇
🥇 Wizkid 🇳🇬 — 9.8 BILLION streams
🥈 Burna Boy 🇳🇬 — 9.4 BILLION streams
🥉 Rema 🇳🇬 — 5.5 BILLION streams
4️⃣ Tems 🇳🇬 — 4.3B
5️⃣ Soolking 🇩🇿 — 3.5B
6️⃣ Davido 🇳🇬 — 3.4B
7️⃣ Tyla 🇿🇦 — 3.4B
8️⃣ Ayra Starr 🇳🇬 — 3.2B
9️⃣ Seether 🇿🇦 — 3.1B
🔟 Omah Lay 🇳🇬 — 2.84B
One thing is clear: Nigeria is dominating the global streaming game, producing hitmakers who consistently command billions of listens. But the presence of Algeria and South Africa on this list proves something even bigger — African music as a whole is winning, crossing borders and uniting audiences worldwide.
This isn’t just about streams.
It’s about impact, longevity, and cultural influence.
These artists didn’t just make songs — they exported African identity, rhythm, and storytelling to every corner of the globe.
🌍 From Lagos to Johannesburg, Algiers to London, New York to Tokyo — Africa is the sound of the world right now.
💬 Who surprised you on this list? Who do you think will top it in the next 5 years? Drop your thoughts and let’s talk African greatness 👇🔥
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