Spotify has unveiled its 2025 Wrapped report, celebrating the diverse sounds and dominant artists that captured listeners across Africa. The data confirms the growing maturity of the continent’s music markets, with Nigerian superstar Wizkid, Ghana’s trailblazer Black Sherif, and Kenya’s versatile artist Bien emerging as the respective top streamed artists in their home countries.
The 2025 results underscore the genre fluidity, local relevance, and global reach that define Africa’s rapidly expanding music industry.
I. Nigeria: Afrobeats Titans Dominate
In Nigeria, the list of most-streamed artists is a powerful showcase of Afrobeats and its rapidly evolving subgenres:
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Wizkid claimed the #1 spot as the Most Streamed Artist in Nigeria.
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Seyi Vibez secured the #2 position, reflecting the massive popularity of his unique blend of Fuji and Afrobeats.
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Asake followed closely at #3, cementing his position as one of the genre’s most influential figures.
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The Top 10 list also featured established heavyweights such as Burna Boy (#4), Davido (#8), Rema (#9), and Olamide (#10), demonstrating the sustained listener loyalty to the titans of Afrobeats.
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The inclusion of ODUMODUBLVCK (#5) and BNXN (#6) indicates the strong listener interest in the new wave of hip-hop and Afro-fusion artists.
II. Ghana: Black Sherif Leads a Genre-Diverse Field
Ghana’s list highlighted a blend of contemporary stars and veteran acts, with Black Sherif leading the charge:
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Black Sherif was the #1 Most Streamed Ghanaian Artist in Ghana.
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The list showcased a strong presence of hiplife, Afropop, and dancehall, featuring Kweku Smoke (#2), Sarkodie (#3), and Kwesi Arthur (#4).
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Dancehall giant Shatta Wale rounded out the top five.
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Veteran artist Daddy Lumba (#6) and global star Stonebwoy (#7) maintained strong streaming numbers, demonstrating the multi-generational appeal of Ghanaian music.
III. Kenya: Bien’s Solo Success and Sauti Sol’s Legacy
The Kenyan charts demonstrate the enduring power of group legacy and the rapid rise of solo ventures:
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Bien secured the #1 spot, proving his massive appeal as a solo artist.
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The iconic group Sauti Sol came in at #2, highlighting the enduring catalog and shared fan base with Bien.
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Kenyan Hip-hop and Gengetone were well-represented by Wakadinali (#3) and Toxic Lyrikali (#4).
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Other top streamed artists included Bensoul (#5), Watendawili (#6), and Nyashinski (#8).
The 2025 Wrapped report solidifies the digital dominance of African music, showcasing how artists are effectively leveraging streaming platforms to convert local fame into continental and global success.
