Burna Boy is Nigeria’s most-streamed artiste on Apple Music

In celebrating the country’s 64th Independence Day, Apple Music has unveiled the list of the most-streamed Nigerian songs, albums, and artistes on its platform.

The music streaming platform’s list is part of its annual ‘Oshe Naija’ campaign to celebrate Nigeria’s independence.

The initiative celebrates the success of Nigerian artists on the digital streaming platform (DSP).

Leading the list of the most-streamed Nigerian artiste is Burna Boy followed by Wizkid and Davido.  Others include Asake, Tems, Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, Bnxn, and Olamide. Last year, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Rema were also recognised as part of the five most influential Nigerian artists, alongside Davido and Asake.

“As Nigeria marks 64 years of independence in 2024, music emanating from the country continues to sweep the world,” Apple Music wrote in a short statement on its app.

“Far from the monolith, however, the country’s vibrant musical scene is made up of a host of diverse cultural threads, each of which contributes to Nigeria’s rich tapestry of community, art, and expression.

“From the bustling streets of Lagos to the lush landscape of Taraba. This year, Oshe Naija celebrates the country’s abundant sonic diversity with an exploration of its most dynamic sounds and the regions that birthed them.”

With regards to most-streamed album, Wizkid’s ‘Made In Lagos’ takes the top spot, with Burna Boy closely following with Love, Damini, African Giant, I told Them and Twice As Tall. Other albums include Tems’ For Broken Ears, Asake’s ‘Mr Money With The Vibe’ and ‘Work of Art’, Davido’s ‘Timeless’ and Omah Lay’s Boy Alone.

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ remix featuring Selena Gomez is the most-streamed Nigerian song of all time on Apple Music.

Top 10 most streamed Nigerian songs of all time on Apple Music

1. ‘Calm Down’ – Rema ft Selena Gomez
2. ‘Last Last’ – Burna Boy
3. ‘Essence’ – Wizkid feat. Tems
4. ‘Free Mind’ – Tems
5. ‘Ye’ – Burna Boy
6. ‘Location’ – Dave feat. Burna Boy
7. ‘Calm Down’ – Rema
8. ‘Rush’ – Ayra Starr
9. ‘On the Low’ – Burna Boy
10. ‘Come Closer’ – Wizkid feat. Drake

Top Nigerian Artists on Apple Music

1. Burna Boy
2. Wizkid
3. Davido
4. Rema
5. Asake
6. Tems
7. Omah Lay
8. Fireboy DML
9. Bnxn
10. Olamide

Top Nigerian Albums on Apple Music

1. ‘Made In Lagos’ — Wizkid
2. ‘Love, Damini’ — Burna Boy
3. ‘African Giant’ — Burna Boy
4. ‘For Broken Ears’ — Tems
5. ‘I Told Them…’ — Burna Boy
6. ‘Twice As Tall’ — Burna Boy
7. ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ — Asake
8. ‘Timeless’ — Davido
9. ‘Work Of Art’ — Asake
10. ‘Boy Alone’ — Omah Lay

Source:3news.com