Nigerian albums that have surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams

Here are the Nigerian albums that have surpassed one billion streams on the digital streaming platform, Spotify.

Afrobeats music consumption has continued to drastically improve over the years with Nigerian artists stepping up and setting new records as the year, week, month or year progresses.

The consumption of Nigerian music albums on digital streaming platforms such as Spotify has seen a massive improvement one of which happens to be seeing these projects surpass one billion streams.

A few Nigerian artists have now reached a major milestone, having at least one project surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify.

Burna Boy – African Giant and Love Daminiburna boyBurna Boy leads the pack with two separate albums crossing the 1 billion mark making him the Nigerian artists with the most albums to achieve this feat. The Grammy-winning artist has consistently pushed the boundaries of Afrobeats and Afro-fusion, blending African rhythms with global sounds.

His albums, African Giant and Love Damini, each surpassed the 1 billion stream mark. This not only solidifies his legacy as one of Africa’s most globally recognized acts but also highlights the longevity and replay value of his discography.

Rema – Rave and RosesRemaRema made history with his global hit “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez, which became the first track led by an African artist to enter Spotify’s prestigious Billions Club. The song also played a huge role in ensuring the singer joined the elite list of Nigerian albums that have surpassed 1 billion streams on the digital streaming platform.

Omah Lay – Boy AloneOmah LayOmah Lay also joins the billion-stream club with one project to his name. His debut album Boy Alone showcased his introspective songwriting and smooth blend of Afro-fusion and R&B, earning him both critical acclaim and widespread streaming success.

Ayra Starr – The Year I Turned 21Ayra StarrAyra Starr continues to blaze a trail for female artists in the Nigerian music scene. Her sophomore album The Year I Turned 21 recently crossed the 1 billion mark on Spotify, making it the first Nigerian project by a female artist to hit that milestone.

In recent years, Nigerian music has cemented its place on the global stage, with artists achieving remarkable feats on international platforms.

One of the most significant indicators of global impact today is streaming numbers, and Spotify remains one of the key platforms reflecting this success.