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Rihanna Makes Spotify History: 104M Monthly Listeners
The “Rihanna reign” shows no signs of slowing down! The global superstar has officially broken the all-time record for the most monthly listeners for a Black female artist in Spotify history, reaching a staggering 104.14 million.What makes this achievement truly legendary? She hasn’t released a full-length studio album since ANTI in 2016. This milestone proves…
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Starboy Legacy: Wizkid Hits 10 Billion Streams
Wizkid has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. From “Ojuelegba” to “Essence,” Big Wiz continues to lead the global Afrobeats revolution, solidifying his status as a legendary trailblazer.Congratulations to the Starboy!
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Drake Shatters Spotify Records: 125 Billion Streams
On December 19, 2025, Drake became the first artist to hit 125 billion Spotify streams, doubling Eminem’s 54 billion. With 17.6 billion streams this year, his reign continues. Celebrate the king of rap’s latest milestone! #Drake #SpotifyRecords
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Nigerian Artists Dominate Spotify Charts
The Afrobeats scene is seeing a tight race for global supremacy. Tems currently leads the pack with 23.3M monthly listeners, narrowly edging out Burna Boy’s 23.18M. Ayra Starr (19.84M) and Rema (19.66M) hold strong in the top four, showcasing incredible global appeal. Significant jumps from CKay (9.41M) and Davido (9.24M) highlight the genre’s continued momentum…
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FOLA’s Phenomenal Rise: The Afrobeats Sensation Hits 400 Million Spotify Streams
The global Afrobeats movement has found a new, undeniable king of momentum in FOLA, born Folarin Odunlami. While the scene is packed with titans, FOLA is currently leading the charge for the new generation, hitting a stunning 400 million Spotify streams and officially becoming the 42nd Nigerian artist to achieve this monumental feat.This isn’t just…
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Burna Boy Just Hit a Ridiculous Streaming Milestone
Big news for Burna Boy fans! His 2022 album, Love, Damini, has officially blown past a massive goal: over 1.5 billion streams on Spotify. This isn’t just another number, it’s a full-blown record. The album is now officially Burna Boy’s most-streamed project ever, and it has claimed the title of the second most-streamed Nigerian album…
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ODUMODUBLVCK Breaks Spotify Record for Nigerian Rappers
Nigerian rapper ODUMODUBLVCK is making waves in the music scene. On October 5, 2025, his 23-track album Industry Machine dropped, blending trap with indigenous sounds and featuring heavyweights like Wizkid, Davido, and Seun Kuti. The album skyrocketed to the top of Apple Music Nigeria.Just two days later, ODUMODUBLVCK clocked 7.53 million Spotify streams in a…
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Burna Boy Hits 9 Billion Spotify Streams:Afrobeats’ Global Triumph
Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has just shattered another record, surpassing 9 billion streams across all credits on Spotify. He’s the second Nigerian artist to reach this milestone, hot on the heels of his earlier feat: over 20 billion global audio on-demand streams as of September 12, 2025.This 45% year-over-year growth is fueled by smash hits…
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Davido’s “With You” Tops Spotify Charts in 2025
In a stunning testament to Afrobeats’ global rise, Davido’s “With You” featuring Omah Lay has claimed the #1 spot as Nigeria’s most-streamed song on Spotify for 2025. This achievement underscores Davido’s enduring dominance in the genre, which exploded with a 500% global streaming surge from 2017 to 2022, according to MIDiA Research. The track’s visuals…
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Fola’s Meteoric Rise in Afrobeats
Nigerian artist Fola (Folarin Odunlami) has shattered records, surpassing 300 million Spotify streams in just a year—from under 10 million last year. His debut album catharsis (2025) achieved 10.66 million first-week streams on Spotify Nigeria, a debut record. Now exceeding 60 million streams, the album highlights his breakthrough. Fola’s journey is inspiring: arrested and detained…