Singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has emerged as the most-streamed artist on Spotify Nigeria. The streaming giant recently released the top 5 most-streamed artists of all time in Nigeria to mark the 5th anniversary of its operations in the country.
Asake was at the top of the list, with Wizkid and Seyi Vibez coming in second and third, respectively. Burna Boy came fourth while Davido took the fifth position. The most popular songs ever listened to on Spotify Nigeria were also revealed by the multinational streaming behemoth.
Asake also topped the list with his song ‘Remember’, occupying the number 1 spot. Ayo Maff and Fireboy’s ‘Dealer’, Fido’s ‘Awolowo’, Wizkid’s ‘Kese’, and Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ are ranked at numbers 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively. Nigerian songs also dominated the list of the most-streamed songs of all time on Spotify Kenya, with Ruger’s ‘Asiwaju’, Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’, Fireboy’s ‘Bandana’, and Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ ranking at numbers 1, 2, 3, and 5, respectively.
Kenyan singer Bein’s hit song ‘Inauma’ took the 4th position. “Wotowoto Seasoning,” a song by Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck featuring Ghanaian celebrity Black Sherif, was the most listened-to song ever on Spotify Ghana.
Black Sherif’s songs came in third, fourth, and fifth, while Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” came in second.
