Afrobeats Songs With 1 Billion Streams
1. “Calm Down (Remix)” – Rema ft. Selena Gomez
Current Streams (2025):- 1.79 billion remix / 2.5+ billion combined
A global breakthrough that merged Nigerian Afrobeats with Western pop appeal. Released as a remix, the song found massive success across international markets, charting in multiple countries and gaining long-term replay value. It became a cultural connector, familiar enough for global radio, but still rooted in Afrobeats rhythm.
2. “Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)” – CKay
Current Streams (2025):– 1.3 billion
What started as a sleeper hit grew into one of the biggest viral songs from Africa. Powered by TikTok challenges, emotional simplicity, and international covers, it rose steadily into the billion-stream bracket. The track’s streaming journey reflects organic discovery rather than a heavy promotional rollout, which makes its milestone stand out. I remember listening to Love Nwantiti and I’m like “this is good music” and this shows the whole world feel the same about it.
Worthy of Note
Wizkid on Drake’s “One Dance” (2016)
While not his own single, Wizkid’s feature marked the first time an African artist appeared on a billion-stream record. It became a foundational moment that widened the lane for future Afrobeats global entries.
Afrobeats Albums With 1 Billion+ Streams
| Album Title | Artist | Streams (Approx.) |
| Rave & Roses Ultra | Rema | 3.1 billion+ |
| Love, Damini | Burna Boy | 1.5 billion+ |
| Boy Alone (Deluxe) | Omah Lay | 1.2 billion+ |
| The Year I Turned 21 | Ayra Starr | 1.1 billion+ |
| African Giant | Burna Boy | 1.1 billion+ |
| Made In Lagos (Deluxe) | Wizkid | 1.1 billion+ |
Rave & Roses Ultra – Rema
A project that expanded Afrobeats into a fully global sound. With pop, bounce, and world influences, it sustained long-term replay value. Multiple tracks including “Calm Down” fueled its run, helping it cross the 3-billion mark.
Love, Damini – Burna Boy
A personal album that blends Afrobeats with soul, fusion and alternative rhythm. Its emotional themes and international reach helped it accumulate consistent streaming momentum over time.
Boy Alone (Deluxe) – Omah Lay
A reflective project focused on vulnerability, emotional expression, and calm production. Its streaming growth came gradually through deep-listening appeal rather than viral spikes.
The Year I Turned 21 – Ayra Starr
A confident and youthful entry into global pop spaces. The album’s blend of Afrobeats, alt-pop, and R&B helped it travel across streaming markets and build strong playlist presence.
African Giant – Burna Boy
A culturally significant album that helped position Afrobeats on the world stage. Its fusion of African identity and international production opened doors for wider global engagement.
Made In Lagos (Deluxe) – Wizkid
A laid-back, atmospheric project that extended across world charts. “Essence” became the project’s anchor, pushing the album into long-term replay and streaming relevance.
The billion-stream achievements of Afrobeats signal more than popularity, they show demand. Global audiences are no longer discovering the genre for the first time; they are returning, replaying, and staying.
From songs breaking into international markets to albums that sustain full-project engagement, Afrobeats has transitioned from introduction to influence.