By Peter Omopo
Singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has been named the most-streamed artiste of all time on Spotify Nigeria.
The announcement was made as Spotify marked its fifth anniversary in Nigeria, unveiling the top five most-streamed artistes in the country since its launch.
Asake tops the list, followed by Wizkid in second place and Seyi Vibez in third. Burna Boy and Davido complete the top five rankings.
In a statement, Spotify described Asake’s achievement as well deserved, noting that he has consistently captivated listeners with his distinctive sound and energetic performances.
Asake also secured the number one spot for the most-streamed song of all time in Nigeria with his track “Remember.”
Other top-ranking songs include “Dealer” by Ayo Maff and Fireboy in second place, “Awolowo” by Fido in third, “Kese” by Wizkid in fourth, and “Lonely At The Top” by Asake in fifth.
Streaming figures further show Asake’s dominance, with multiple entries among Nigeria’s most popular songs.
Nigerian artistes also performed strongly in other African markets. On Spotify Kenya, Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” ranked fifth, while Ruger’s “Asiwaju,” Ayra Starr’s “Rush,” and Fireboy’s “Bandana” occupied the top three spots. Kenyan singer Bein’s “Inauma” placed fourth.
In Ghana, Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck featuring Black Sherif led the chart with “Wotowoto Seasoning,” while Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” ranked second. Other top positions were also dominated by songs from Black Sherif, underscoring the growing cross-border appeal of Nigerian music across Africa.
