In a historic moment for the Nigerian music scene, Ahmed Ololade the artist the world knows as Asake, has officially been crowned the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria.
The milestone was revealed by the streaming giant as part of a special report marking its fifth anniversary of operations in Nigeria. The data offers a fascinating look at the “Asake phenomenon,” showing how the singer has fundamentally reshaped the listening habits of the nation since his breakout.
Asake claimed the top spot in a star-studded list, narrowly edging out legendary icons Wizkid and Seyi Vibez, who took the second and third positions, respectively.
The “Big Three” era of Afrobeats was also well-represented, with Burna Boy ranking fourth and Davido rounding out the top five most-streamed artists in the country’s history.
The global streaming leader didn’t stop at artist rankings; it also pulled back the curtain on the songs that have defined the last five years. Unsurprisingly, Asake dominated this list as well, with his hit “Remember” sitting comfortably at number one.
The top five songs on Spotify Nigeria reflect a vibrant mix of current sounds: Ayo Maff and Fireboy’s “Dealer” followed at number two, Fido’s “Awolowo” at three, Wizkid’s chart-topping “Kese” at four, and Asake’s global anthem “Lonely At The Top” taking the fifth spot.
Interestingly, the report reveals that Nigeria’s musical influence knows no borders. On Spotify Kenya, Nigerian hits claimed nearly the entire top five, with Ruger’s “Asiwaju,” Ayra Starr’s “Rush,” and Fireboy’s “Bandana” leading the charge. Only Kenyan star Bien managed to break the streak, with his hit “Inauma” taking fourth place, just ahead of Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” at number five.
The story was similar in Ghana, where a cross-border collaboration took center stage. Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck’s “Wotowoto Seasoning,” featuring Ghanaian powerhouse Black Sherif, emerged as the most-streamed song of all time.
Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” continued its regional dominance by ranking second in Ghana, while the remaining three spots in the top five were claimed by Black Sherif’s own solo catalog.
This five-year data snapshot confirms what many fans already suspected: we are living in the “Asake era,” a time when a new generation of Nigerian artists is not only conquering the local charts but also setting the pace for the entire African continent.