Ahmed Ololade, professionally known as Asake, has emerged as the most streamed artist in Nigeria for the year 2023.
The announcement was made by TurnTable Charts, Nigeria’s premier aggregate chart, which unveiled its annual ranking of the most streamed Nigerian artists.
Asake tops the list with an impressive 654 million streams across Apple Music, Boomplay, Spotify, and YouTube.
Seyi Vibez, with 2 albums and 2 EPs, has 533 million streams, securing the second position and followed closely by heavyweight Davido who is with 328 million streams, courtesy of his critically acclaimed album ‘Timeless.’
Omah Lay has garnered 301 million streams, after releasing the deluxe version of his debut album ‘Boy Alone.’ Burna Boy, the African Giant, rounds off the top five with 282 million streams, thanks to the release of his Grammy-nominated seventh album ‘I Told Them‘.
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Since his debut into the music scene in 2022 with his breakout single_’Omo Ope,’ Asake has consistently delivered chart-topping hits and solidified his position as one of Nigeria’s most sought-after artists.
His unparalleled success can be attributed to a winning combination of sound melodies, relatable lyrics, and undeniable talent.
The artist’s landmark accomplishment of over 600 million streams can be largely attributed to the overwhelming success of his sophomore album, ‘Work of Art,’ which features a slew of some of his greatest hit singles including ‘Amapiano,’ ‘2:30,’ ‘Basquiat,’ and the chart-topping anthem ‘Lonely At The Top.’
With the release of his sophomore album and his debut album still raking in streams, Asake garnered 654 million streams across Apple Music, Boomplay, Spotify, and YouTube.
Indeed, the Lonely At The Top crooner is truly the top.
The top 10 most streamed artists in Nigeria in 2023 as released by TurnTable Charts are:
1. Asake – 654M
2. Seyi Vibez – 533M
3. Davido – 328M
4. Omah Lay – 301M
5. Burna Boy – 282M
6. Zinoleesky – 231M
7. Mohbad – 227M
8. BNXN – 214M
9. Olamide – 204M
10. Kizz Daniel – 201M
