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Spotify And Asake Unite To Ignite Nigeria’s Skateboarding Scene With “Skate Noise Playlist”

Afrobeats superstar Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, is taking over Spotify’s Skate Noise playlist, putting Nigeria’s vibrant skate scene front and centre. Known for his passion for skateboarding, Asake brings fresh energy to the playlist, celebrating the diverse, inclusive culture at the heart of Nigerian skateboarding. Inspired by Lagos’ emerging skate crews, including the pioneering Dencity collective, Asake’s takeover merges music and movement, embodying the rhythm and resilience of the streets. His track “Skating” encapsulates the pulse of the scene, making him the perfect artist to inspire the next generation of Nigerian skaters. Spotify’s Skate Noise playlist has become a global platform where music and skate culture collide. With Asake at the helm, this edition brings fans together for a high-energy celebration of skateboarding, music, and self-expression in Nigeria. “Music and skateboarding are incredibly creative forces, and Spotify recognises […]

Obaah November 14, 2024

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Wizkid’s “Piece of My Heart” Becomes First Song to Reach 1M Daily Streams on Spotify Nigeria

Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has broken the record for the biggest streaming day on Spotify Nigeria. https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1847681564055830852?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw This is as his new single, ‘Piece of My Heart’ featuring American R&B star, Brent Faiyaz, becomes the first song to hit the 1 million stream mark on Spotify Nigeria. The song recorded 1.016 million streams on Spotify Nigeria in a day. Consequently, Nigeria became the 22nd country to see a song receive over 1 million streams on its Spotify Chart in a single day. ‘Piece of My Heart’ debuted at 90 on the Global Spotify Chart with 1.7 million streams. The song recorded 2.27 million streams globally on its first day of release. It earns the biggest streaming debut for a song by an African artist in Spotify history. Listen to “Piece of My Heart” Here https://open.spotify.com/track/2nYeyMeqYDiFSYYtl2BWD6?si=rpmTKQ8NQFSJP9IAMBStKA Watch the officia musicl video […]

Obaah October 20, 2024

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Burna Boy’s “Twice As Tall” Surpasses 300M Streams on Spotify

Burna Boy's Grammy-Winning album, "Twice As Tall," has achieved another remarkable feat, surpassing 300 million streams on Spotify.  https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1839963678004650382?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw This milestone solidifies Burna Boy's position as one of Africa's most successful artists. Released in 2020, "Twice As Tall" made history as the first Nigerian project to win a Grammy Award.  This achievement marks Burna Boy's fifth album to reach 300 million streams, showcasing his consistent excellence. The album's enduring success is a testament to Burna Boy's innovative blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop, and traditional Nigerian sounds.  With "Twice As Tall," Burna Boy continues to break barriers and inspire a new generation of artists. The album still stands as the only Grammy award winning Nigerian project, attesting to its quality. Listen to “Twice As Tall” Here https://open.spotify.com/album/2pANu4qucnliJuRR94eZSV?si=O5g3hpm_Qf-BoW5IeuwFeA

Obaah September 28, 2024

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Olamide’s “Unruly” Hits 100 MILLION Streams on Spotify

Olamide, the undisputed king of Nigerian hip-hop, has shattered another record.  His album "Unruly" has crossed the 100 million streams milestone, marking a significant accomplishment.  https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1837259362600972636?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw This album marks his second album to reach this threshold, following the success of his previous release "Carpe Diem." With "Unruly" joining the elite ranks, Olamide now holds two of the three Nigerian hip-hop albums to surpass 100 million streams, alongside Odumodublvck's "Eziokwu." Listen to “Uneuly” Here https://open.spotify.com/album/51mowf1u3WaEYvqalsbP7M?si=Qan5YTR2Rj2fulfldouvog

Obaah September 20, 2024

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Rema’s “HEIS” Surpasses 100M Streams on Spotify

Nigerian music sensation Rema has reached new heights with his sophomore album "HEIS", which has just surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify.  https://twitter.com/afrobeating/status/1833263251578359949?s=46&t=DzdMgcAjlH4pEvQAl2TuQw This remarkable achievement solidifies "HEIS" as one of Rema's finest works, joining the ranks of his previous successes "Rave & Roses" and debut "Rema (EP)". With "HEIS" crossing the 100 million stream mark, REMA becomes one of the few artists to have three albums achieve this impressive feat.  “HEIS” boasts a range of other streaming achievements, further highlighting its impact and success. From topping charts to garnering critical acclaim, "HEIS" has proven to be a game-changer in Rema's discography.

Obaah September 10, 2024

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Spotify unceils its inaugural Global Impact List for Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana.

Spotify has unveiled the first Global Impact List in Kenya, Nigeria and Nigeria, recognising the top tracks from these countries that have had the greatest global impact on Spotify during the first half of 2024. The list highlights tracks that have received the highest number of plays from listeners outside the respective countries between January 1st and June 30th, 2024. In Kenya, urban tone tracks dominate the music scene, especially among Gen Z. Other popular genres include Afro-fusion and R&B. “Spotify’s Global Impact List shows the power of music streaming, and how local artists can use it to position themselves globally,” Spotify’s head of music, sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, said. “We are committed to continuing the journey with Kenyan artists to help them make an even bigger impact.” In Ghana, King Promise has emerged as a dominant force with several […]

Obaah July 15, 2024

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