Omah Lay has officially entered the upper echelon of Nigerian music artists on Spotify. The singer-songwriter now has 10 songs surpassing 100 million streams across all credits, joining a rare group that includes Burna Boy (20 songs), Wizkid (16), and Tems (13).
The milestone was sealed after Davido’s “With You”, featuring Omah Lay, crossed the 100 million streams mark on Spotify. The achievement marks Davido’s sixth track and Omah Lay’s tenth to hit this streaming benchmark, showcasing the growing influence of these artists both locally and internationally.
Spotify has become a key metric for measuring global music success, and Nigerian artists have increasingly dominated streaming charts. Here’s how the elite group currently stands:
Burna Boy: 20 tracks with 100M+ streams
Wizkid: 16 tracks with 100M+ streams
Tems: 13 tracks with 100M+ streams
Omah Lay: 10 tracks with 100M+ streams
Omah Lay’s presence on this list highlights not only his consistency but also the global reach of his music. Tracks like “Godly”, “Infinity”, and “Damn” have contributed to his growing international fanbase, making him one of the most streamed Nigerian acts of his generation.
Davido’s “With You”, featuring Omah Lay, was the track that pushed Omah Lay’s streaming count to double digits. Since its release, the song has resonated with listeners worldwide, blending Davido’s signature Afropop style with Omah Lay’s smooth vocals.
Omah Lay’s rise demonstrates the strength of emerging talent in the Afrobeats scene, while veterans like Burna Boy and Wizkid continue to set streaming benchmarks.
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.
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Omah Lay is getting ready for the release of his sophomore studio album, Clarity of Mind. Following his critically acclaimed debut Boy Alone, Omah Lay has continued to establish himself as one of Africa’s most compelling musical talents, blending Afrobeat, R&B, and soul influences.
Release Date Updates
Initially, the album was rumored to drop on May 16, 2025, but Omah Lay’s management later clarified that the date had not been officially confirmed. According to the latest press releases from Keyqaad and Warner Records, fans can now expect Clarity of Mind to arrive in early 2026.
This delay has only heightened anticipation, with fans eagerly awaiting updates on the full tracklist, collaborations, and production details.
Singles and Early Previews
Omah Lay has already released the single “Waist”, which serves as a preview of the album’s Afro-fusion style and introspective themes. Earlier tracks like “Moving” have also set the stage for what promises to be a project exploring growth, purpose, and self-reflection.
Music critics and fans alike are praising the single for its smooth production, catchy rhythms, and lyrical depth, further increasing excitement around the full album release.
The title Clarity of Mind suggests a more personal and introspective body of work, with Omah Lay diving deeper into themes of emotional growth, identity, and life experiences. This approach mirrors his earlier work, but promises an evolution in both sound and storytelling.
While the official tracklist is yet to be revealed, industry insiders anticipate collaborations with both Nigerian and international artists, making this already one of the most awaited Afrobeat releases of 2026.
Omah Lay’s Clarity of Mind is shaping up to be a milestone in his career, promising introspective lyrics, infectious Afrobeat rhythms, and global appeal. Fans should stay tuned for official announcements from the artist and his label regarding the exact release date and additional singles ahead of the full album launch and trust Streamdorm to keep you updated.
The Nigerian music scene has never been short of creativity, but 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet. A fresh wave of highly anticipated projects is on the way, each carrying its own energy, story, and vision. From introspective journeys to fuji-inspired experiments, fans should await releases that will shake the industry and expand Afrobeats.
Here are eight massive upcoming Nigerian music projects that are still yet to be released but already building serious anticipation.
Clarity of Mind by Omah Lay
Release Date: Expected in 2025
Omah Lay’s sophomore project, following his acclaimed Boy Alone. This album is expected to be deeply reflective, offering fans raw honesty, powerful storytelling, and proof of his artistic growth. It could also be an experimental one as we found out in recent times that he had to rework his whole project, after a fellow artist stole his previous album idea.
Omah Lay
M$NEY by Asake
Release Date: Expected in 2025
With Asake at the helm, M$NEY is likely to focus on high living, becoming a star and so on. Themes that define his street-rooted sound and success since his rise to stardom. Fans anticipate emotional depth mixed with energetic street bangers.
Asake
Industry Machine by Odumodublvck
Release Date: September 19, 2025
Odumodublvck has built his reputation on raw lyricism and bold delivery, and Industry Machine is expected to expose the struggles of navigating Nigeria’s music industry while staying true to one’s art.
He recently dropped a Side A track list of Album which featured prominent artists like Davido, Seun Kuti, Phyno, Patoranking, Nasty C, Tyla etc.
Known for blending street-pop with fuji elements, Seyi Vibez’s Fuji Moto could become a groundbreaking project, fusing modern Afrobeats with the timeless energy of fuji to create a grand sound.
Seyi Vibez
Symbol of Hope by Zlatan
Release Date: Expected in 2025
From the title alone, this project promises to be uplifting and motivational. With Zlatan rap skills and melody, fans expect inspirational tracks laced with relatable storytelling and Afrobeats sound as we’ve seen in recent times from the artist, who seems to have really found his place in the business of music.
Zlatan
Fuji by Adekunle Gold
Release Date: October 3rd, 2025
Never one to shy away from originality, Adekunle Gold’s Fuji is set to fully embrace and celebrate the indigenous genre. Expect raw energy, street authenticity, and cultural flair in its purest form. This project could reveal the Adekunle Gold we knew when he newly started off in the industry.
Adekunle Gold Fuji Cover
No Excuses by Blaqbonez
Release Date: Expected in 2025
Blaqbonez No Excuses looks like a bold statement of determination. Fans anticipate high-energy tracks, experimental sounds, and a fearless approach to music-making.
Blaqbonez No Excuses Album cover
Protect Sarz at All Cost by Sarz
Release Date: September 26th, 2025
A producer’s masterpiece, Sarz’s project is expected to feature a star packed lineup, including Asake, Ayra Starr, Lojay, and even U.S. rappers like Big Sean and Gunna. The album doubles as a cultural statement, celebrating Sarz’s contribution to Afrobeats and calling for protection of creative genius.
In the ever-competitive world of Afrobeats, inspiration and imitation often walk a razor-thin line. Over the past week, Nigerian music fans have been consumed by a brewing controversy between two of the genre’s brightest stars; Omah Lay and Rema — following claims that one may have lifted the other’s creative blueprint.
The Spark: Omah Lay’s Revelation
The saga began when Omah Lay appeared on the Zach Sang Show in August 2024, revealing that he had shared the sonic direction and concept for his then-upcoming album Clarity of Mind with a fellow artist he trusted. According to him, about five months later, that artist released an album heavily echoing the very ideas he had disclosed. Feeling blindsided, Omah Lay said he scrapped large portions of his work and re-recorded the project from scratch.
While Omah Lay didn’t name the artist in that interview, the timing and sound of certain releases set fan speculation ablaze. On social media, names like Rema and Victony floated to the top of the suspect list — with Rema’s HEIS album drawing the most attention.
Screenshots and Social Media Fire
The controversy reached a boiling point on August 12, 2025, when an Instagram account believed to be linked to Omah Lay posted screenshots of what appeared to be an iMessage exchange from December 16, 2023. In the alleged conversation:
– Rema sent a track titled “Now I Know” (a song later appearing on HEIS).
– Omah Lay shared a file labeled “mara rough”, presumably containing his developing concept.
– The messages hinted at Rema showing interest in the idea and possibly collaborating on it.
These screenshots quickly made their way to blogs, Twitter threads, and WhatsApp groups, igniting intense debates over intellectual property, artistic integrity, and the blurred boundaries of “influence” in music.
Silence from Both Camps
Interestingly, neither Omah Lay nor Rema has officially addressed the leaked screenshots. Omah Lay has not confirmed whether the burner account belongs to him, while Rema has remained entirely silent on the matter. This vacuum of direct statements has only fueled fan theories and kept the issue trending across Nigerian entertainment spaces.
The Bigger Picture
Allegations of idea theft are not new to the music industry, but in the streaming era; where artists constantly share snippets, demos, and unfinished concepts with peers — the risk of creative overlap is higher than ever. Without clear public evidence beyond the screenshots, this saga exists in a murky space between perception and proof.
For now, fans are left dissecting lyrics, comparing sounds, and speculating about what really happened in those private exchanges. Whether the truth eventually emerges or fades into the background, the conversation it has sparked about ownership, originality, and collaboration in Afrobeats is unlikely to die down anytime soon.
