Afrobeat is a music genre that originated in West Africa, particularly Nigeria, in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
It combines elements of traditional African music, highlife, jazz, and funk, often characterized by complex rhythmic patterns and horn sections.
Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician and political activist, is credited with popularizing Afrobeat. It has since influenced a wide range of global artists and continues to be a vibrant and evolving genre.
Most Streamed Afrobeat Artists in 2023
1. Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke, known as Davido is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He’s one of the most prominent and influential artists in the African music scene.
2. Rema
Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born on May 1, 2000, he gained recognition with his self-titled debut EP, “Rema,” which was released in 2019. He has achieved success with hit songs like “Calm Down” and “Charm” and continues to be a prominent figure in the Nigerian music scene.
3. Burna Boy
Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, is a Nigerian Afro-fusion artist and Grammy Award winner known for his unique blend of reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeat influences. He gained international recognition with his album “African Giant” in 2019 and continued his success with “Last Last” in 202w, which won the Best Global Music Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
4. Ayra Starr
Ayra Starr is a Nigerian female singer and songwriter signed to Mavin Records. She gained prominence with her debut self-titled EP, “Ayra Starr,” which was released in 2021 and “Rush” in 2022. Known for her soulful voice and versatile style, Ayra Starr has quickly become a rising star in the Nigerian music scene.
5. Asake
Asake is a Nigerian singer and songwriter signed to YBNL Records known for his work in the Afrobeat and Afro-fusion genres. His music often combines elements of traditional Nigerian sounds with contemporary influences.
6. Libianca
Libianca is a Cameroonian female singer and songwriter known for her magic and soulful voice. She became more famous after the release of her single “People” in 2022.
7. Victony
Victony Anthony best known as Victony is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his Afrobeat and Afropop style. He gained popularity from his single track titled “Soweto” in 2022.
8. Tempoe
Tempoe is a Nigerian music producer and DJ with a unique style of blending his songs in an outstanding ways.
9. Omay Lay
Omah Lay is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer known for his Afro-fusion style. He gained recognition with his debut single “Bad Influence” and has since released several successful tracks, including “Godly” and “Soso“.
10. Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known as Wizkid is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He gained international recognition with his hit songs like “Ojuelegba” and “Fever.” Wizkid is known for his contributions to the Afrobeat genre and collaborations with various international artists. His most popular song “Essence” released in 2020 with over 200 million streams on Spotify.
Conclusion
This most Streamed chart is from Spotify platform released on December, 2023 and updated by 9jablazejams.
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