[CELEBRITIES] Burna Boy is the most exported Nigerian artist of 2024 on Spotify

Grammy winner Burna Boy continues to reinforce himself as the leading Nigerian artist on the global front.

Spotify has released the data for the most streamed artists outside Nigeria in 2024.

On the list shared by Spotify, Grammy winner Burna Boy is the Nigerian artist with the most streams outside Nigeria. For the past couple of years, the hitmaker has been at the forefront of exporting Nigerian music globally.

Burna Boy’s feat is a testament to his global popularity which has made him the only African artist with 3 albums surpassing over 500 million streams.

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Next up is Grammy-nominated artist Ayra Starr, who had an impressive year with the release of her highly praised sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21. The album saw both critical acclaim and commercial success.

Featuring a star-studded roster of collaborators, the album includes contributions from Asake, Seyi Vibez, American artists Giveon and Coco Jones, as well as Brazilian sensation Anitta.

Rema ranks as the third most successful Nigerian artist of 2024. His smash hit “Calm Down” continues to dominate globally, particularly in the United States, where it made history as the first African song to achieve 1 billion streams.

This year, Rema dropped his highly anticipated sophomore album, HEIS, which has become one of the most talked-about releases of 2024. The album, known for its upbeat tempo, infectious production, and powerful energy, delivered massive tracks like “Ozeba,” “Hehehe,” and “Azaman.”

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Tems (4) and Omah Lay (5) complete the top 5. Grammy-winning artist Tems had an impressive year internationally with the release of her debut album Born In The Wild, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Global Album.

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