Asake becomes most streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria

Singer Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has become the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria.

The streaming platform released its top five most-streamed artists in Nigeria as part of activities marking its fifth anniversary in the country. 

Asake leads the list, with Wizkid and Seyi Vibez in second and third place, respectively. Burna Boy ranks fourth, while Davido completes the top five.

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Spotify Nigeria also shared its all-time most-streamed songs. Asake again takes the top spot, as his track ‘Remember’ ranks number one. Ayo Maff and Fireboy’s ‘Dealer’ follows at number two, Fido’s ‘Awolowo’ is third, Wizkid’s ‘Kese’ is fourth, and Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ sits at number five.

In Kenya, Nigerian songs dominate Spotify’s all-time chart. Ruger’s ‘Asiwaju’, Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush’, and Fireboy’s ‘Bandana’ hold the first, second, and third spots respectively, while Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ ranks fifth. Kenyan singer Bein’s ‘Inauma’ places fourth.

On Spotify Ghana, ‘Wotowoto Seasoning’ by Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck featuring Ghanaian star Black Sherif leads the all-time songs chart. Asake’s ‘Lonely At The Top’ comes second, while Black Sherif occupies the third, fourth, and fifth positions.