Burna Boy Tops Apple Music’s Most-Streamed Nigerian Artistes List

As Nigeria commemorates its 64th Independence Day, Apple Music has unveiled the most-streamed Nigerian songs, albums, and artists on its platform. The streaming service marked the occasion with the theme “Oshe Naija,” highlighting the country’s vibrant musical landscape.

“In 2024, as Nigeria marks 64 years of independence, music emanating from the country continues to sweep the world,” Apple Music stated in a brief announcement on its app. The platform emphasized the diversity of Nigeria’s music scene, noting that it is composed of various cultural threads that contribute to the nation’s rich artistic tapestry.

“From the bustling streets of Lagos to the lush landscape of Taraba, this year, Oshe Naija celebrates the country’s abundant sonic diversity with an exploration of its most dynamic sounds and the regions that birthed them,” the statement continued.

Leading the list of most-streamed artists in Nigeria is Burna Boy, followed closely by Wizkid and Davido. Wizkid’s 2020 album, Made In Lagos, has been recognized as the most-streamed Nigerian album, while Rema’s Calm Down remix featuring Selena Gomez is celebrated as the most-streamed Nigerian song of all time on Apple Music.

Here are the top 10 most-streamed Nigerian songs of all time on the platform:

1. ‘Calm Down’ – Rema ft. Selena Gomez
2. ‘Last Last’ – Burna Boy
3. ‘Essence’ – Wizkid feat. Tems
4. ‘Free Mind’ – Tems
5. ‘Ye’ – Burna Boy
6. ‘Location’ – Dave feat. Burna Boy
7. ‘Calm Down’ – Rema
8. ‘Rush’ – Ayra Starr
9. ‘On the Low’ – Burna Boy
10. ‘Come Closer’ – Wizkid feat. Drake