Spotify Crowns Top Afrobeats Stars of 2025

Spotify’s latest rankings highlight Afrobeats’ global surge, with Burna Boy topping the list. His Afro-fusion vibes racked up over 1.2 billion streams in 2024, per Wrapped data.

Rema claims second, boosted by “Calm Down” remix with Selena Gomez hitting Billboard Hot 100’s No. 3, sparking a 300% U.S. stream spike.

Wizkid, Asake, and Ayra Starr round out the top five. Starr’s Global Citizen Festival set on September 27, 2025, with Rema drew 60,000 fans, signaling a fresh wave of female talent, per MixtapeMadness.

This lineup underscores Afrobeats’ evolving influence worldwide.