Sarkodie and King Promise Spotify has unveiled the first Global Impact List in Ghana, recognizing the top 30 tracks from Ghana with the biggest global impact on Spotify over the first half of 2024. The list recognises Ghanaian tracks that have had the most listens from outside Ghana in the first half of 2024, and…
American pop star Taylor Swift has hit another musical milestone. This is as she overtook British singer, Ed Sheeran to become the most followed artist in Spotify’s history. The ‘Cruel Summer’ hit 114.6 million followers to break Sheeran’s record. Swift also holds the record for the most expensive tour for the highest-grossing…
Nigerian singer, Rema has made history as his hit single Calm Down surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify. Released in 2022, Calm Down has become a global phenomenon, resonating with fans worldwide with its catchy beat and relatable lyrics. Meanwhile, the song’s lyrics, such as “Baby, calm down, calm down” and “Girl, you…
Canadian hip-hop star Drake has history by becoming the first artist to reach a staggering 100 billion streams on Spotify. This monumental achievement was announced by Chart Data on Tuesday night. Drake aced the competition with the next closest rapper, Eminem, trailing behind with less than half the number of streams. Drake’s…
Nigerian music sensation, Asake has reached a new milestone on Spotify, with his monthly listeners surpassing 7 million. Although, this achievement was discovered on Friday, June 14, 2024, solidifying Asake’s position as one of the most popular artists on the platform. Basically, With his unique sound and style, Asake continues to gain international…
Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr’s latest single, Bad Vibes, featuring Seyi Vibez, has reached a significant milestone on Spotify, surpassing 10 million streams. This achievement was reported online today, Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Bad Vibes is part of Ayra Starr’s highly anticipated sophomore album, TYIT21 (The Year I Turned 21). The album was released…
Categorising Tems as the leading vibe is not a catchy phrase or caption but a fact as the singer has continued to dominate the global stage and here are exclusive Spotify data to show just that. From becoming the first Grammy award-winning Nigerian female singer to becoming one of the first to be certified…
As Ghana celebrates its Independence Day, Spotify, the world’s leading audio streaming platform, is joining in the festivities with a special Sounds of Ghana destination playlist curated specifically for this year’s Independence Day Celebrations. One of the unique features of the playlist is its ability to bridge generational and genre gaps, fostering a sense of unity…
The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) and Spotify presented their annual event benefiting Musicians On Call (MOC) at newly opened venue, The Atlantis, in DC last night. MOC’s mission to highlight the healing power of music was amplified at the exclusive event as the music community, industry professionals and policymakers came out to support…
Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped spotlights a year of musical unity in Ghana as Black Sherif leads as the most streamed Ghanaian artist [Accra] 29 November, 2023: Ghanaians are well-known for their generosity and hospitality not just to family and friends but also strangers. This year’s Spotify Wrapped data shows the extension of this spirit of…
Popular Nigerian singer Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake, has been ranked Nigeria’s most streamed artist of 2023 on Spotify. The streaming platform made the announcement in data published on Wednesday. Three of Asake’s songs appeared in the top 10 list of the most streamed tracks on Spotify in Nigeria. His ‘Lonely at the…
From the strains of highlife music played live in bars and on wireless radios to selling out international arenas with electric performances, the sound of the continent has never been more relevant on the world scene. Back in 2016, Spotify recognized the undeniable presence of Afro R&B in Africa’s musical landscape. ‘TANTALIZERS’, one of…
Spotify is bringing together two of the world’s biggest legends of music and football for an iconic moment during one of the world’s biggest matches. On Saturday 28th October, the Tongue and Lips logo of The Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood) will replace the Spotify logo on the legendary FC Barcelona kit, putting…
There are few things more powerful than connecting over a shared love of music. So over the past few years, Spotify has unveiled a wide range of new features, including Collaborative Playlists and Blend, that make sharing the music you love easier than ever. And fans love them: they’ve already created more than 45 million Blends. And in the…
By Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify Sub-Saharan Africa Managing Director There aren’t many things in this world that hold as important a place in so many people’s hearts – that captivates, inspires, and brings people together in community and celebration – like both sports and music does. More than just a sound, music connects…
