Ayra Starr Gets New Spotify Ratings
Spotify, an online streaming platform, has celebrated Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, who emerged most streamed female artiste in three countries: Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.
Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped findings revealed the top 10 most streamed female artistes in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa as Ayra Starr led in three countries.
Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.
“In Nigeria, the top 10 most streamed artistes are: Ayra Starr, Tems, Qing Madi, Billie Eilish, SZA, Tiwa Savage, Bloody Civilian, Rihanna, Simi and FAVE.
“For Ghana, we have: Ayra, Tems, SZA, Gyakie, Rihanna, Adele, Qing Madi, Tiwa Savage, Nicki Minaj and Beyonce.
“In Kenya, we have: Ayra, SZA, Rihanna, Tems, Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Doja Cat and Beyonce.
“And in South Africa, we have: Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, SZA, Rihanna, Beyonce, Nkosazana Daughter, Babalwa M, Ariana Grande, Summer Walker and Nicki Minaj.
According to Okumu, one of the year’s key developments is the star-studded success of female artistes, women who break boundaries and support an increasingly inclusive and diverse future for African music.
Okumu said that artistes, fans and creators had ensured that 2024 was a record-breaking, culture-making year.
She said this was with genres like Afrobeats and Amapiano lighting up Sub-Saharan stages and streaming, impacting international trends and inspiring rich cultural conversations.
“When it comes to Sub-Saharan Africa’s most streamed female artistes, there’s no overlooking the allure of Nigerian icons.
