Tag: Most Streamed

Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has reached a new career milestone, surpassing 40 million monthly listeners on Spotify and becoming the most-streamed African artist on the platform at the time of reporting.

As of March 25, 2026, Tems holds approximately 40,161,541 monthly listeners, placing her at #112 globally. The figure marks the first time she has crossed the 40 million threshold, solidifying her position at the forefront of Africa’s global music expansion.

Tems’ rise to the top has been gradual but intentional. Earlier in 2026, she was already closing in on the lead, overtaking Tyla who previously held the top spot among African artists with fluctuating numbers between the high 30 and low 40 million range.

By mid-March, Tems had begun consistently leading daily listener charts among African acts, often outperforming established names like Wizkid and Burna Boy in daily streaming figures.

Her catalog has now crossed an estimated 5 billion total streams on Spotify, driven by a mix of solo records and global collaborations that continue to expand her reach.

Tems first gained international attention with “Essence”, her collaboration with Wizkid, later amplified by a remix featuring Justin Bieber. The track became a cultural breakthrough moment for Afrobeats, introducing the genre to a wider global audience and eventually surpassing 1.5 billion streams.

Since then, she has maintained momentum through high-profile collaborations, including “WAIT FOR U” with Future and Drake and her most recent “Raindance” with Dave, as well as solo releases that highlight her signature blend of R&B, soul, and Afrobeats.

Tems’ latest numbers places her ahead of Africa’s biggest streaming heavyweights, including Burna Boy, Wizkid, and rising stars like Rema and Asake.

While these artists maintain massive global footprints with billions of cumulative streams and consistent chart presence, Tems’ current monthly listener count sets her apart as the continent’s leading artist on Spotify, at least for now.

It is worth noting that Spotify monthly listeners are highly dynamic and can shift based on new releases, viral moments, and playlist exposure. Still, crossing the 40 million mark represents a significant benchmark in global streaming.

Nigerian singer-songwriter Omah Lay has reached a major streaming benchmark as his album Boy Alone (Deluxe) surpasses 1.3 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the fourth Nigerian album to cross the mark on the platform.

The project, which is the expanded edition of his 2022 debut album Boy Alone, continues to perform strongly nearly two years after the deluxe version was released.

With the milestone, Boy Alone (Deluxe) joins a select group of Nigerian albums that have crossed one billion streams on Spotify, alongside projects by some of the genre’s biggest stars.

These include Rave & Roses by Rema and two albums by Burna Boy – Love, Damini and African Giant. The achievement positions Omah Lay among the leading Nigerian artists shaping the streaming era of Afrobeats.

Originally released in July 2022, Boy Alone marked Omah Lay’s first full-length studio album after gaining international attention with earlier projects like Get Layd and What Have We Done. The album explored themes of loneliness, fame, mental health, and relationships.

In June 2023, the deluxe edition expanded the project with additional songs, helping to extend the album’s life on streaming platforms and introduce it to new listeners.

Several songs from the album became standout hits, including “Soso,” “Understand,” and “Attention,” the latter featuring global pop star Justin Bieber. These tracks played a significant role in driving the album’s long-term streaming performance.

In recent years, Afrobeats albums have consistently crossed major streaming milestones, reflecting the genre’s widening international audience and its dominance in global music charts and playlists.

Taylor Swift has officially made Spotify history, becoming the first female artist to surpass 120 billion total streams across all credits. The milestone, confirmed today via Chart Data on X and reflected in live Spotify analytics, cements Swift’s place as one of the most influential and enduring artists of the streaming era. 

This and many other achievements serve as proof of the artist’s unmatched global reach, loyal fanbase, and cultural impact over nearly two decades in music.

According to live streaming charts:

• Total Spotify streams: ~120.23 billion across all credits (lead and features).
• Tracks contributing: 650+ songs, from early hits like Love Story and You Belong With Me to recent chart-toppers like Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, and Cardigan.
• Chart performance: Swift’s music consistently appears on global playlists and daily streaming charts, ensuring her catalogue grows steadily over time. 

This milestone places Swift not only as the most-streamed female artist on Spotify, but also among the elite group of artists globally who have reached 120 billion streams joining ranks with Drake, and other streaming legends.

Tours like the Eras Tour, viral social media moments, and new album releases keep her connected to both longtime fans and new listeners.

With new releases, deluxe editions, and ongoing playlist presence, Swift’s streams are expected to continue climbing well beyond 120 billion. Each milestone reinforces her status as one of the defining artists of the 21st century, with influence measured not only in numbers but in cultural resonance.