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Asake dominates Boomplay’s 2023 recap, leading in artist streams and securing the second most streamed album.
Since breaking into the mainstream in 2022 with his hit single ‘Omo Ope’, Asake has enjoyed unprecedented commercial success. 2023 has been no difference with Asake releasing his highly successful sophomore album ‘Work of Art’ which churned out the hit singles ‘2:30’, ‘Amapiano’ which was nominated for Best African Performance at the 2024 Grammys, and ‘Lonely At the Top’.
In the Boomplay recap of 2023, Asake is the most streamed Nigerian artist. He tops the list that also features Street Pop sensation Seyi Vibez, and megastar Davido.
Sensation singing star Ayra Starr is the most streamed female artist in Nigeria while Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage and Gospel music star Mercy Chinwo also make the list.
2023 breakout star Shallipopi is the most streamed rising artist on a list that also has hip-hop stars ODUMODUBLVCK and Spyro.
Omah Lay‘s ‘Soso’ is the most streamed song in Nigeria while Adekunle Gold‘s ‘Party No Dey Stop’ also makes the list.
Top Male Artist
- Asake
- Seyi Vibez
- Davido
Leading Female Artist
- Ayra Starr
- Mercy Chinwo
- Tiwa Savage
Top Rising Artist
- Shallipopi
- Odumodublvck
- Spyro
Most Streamed Songs
- ‘Soso’ by Omah Lay
- ‘Cough (Odo)’ by Kizz Daniel
- ‘Party No Dey Stop’ by Adekunle Gold
Most Streamed Albums
- ‘Timeless’ by Davido
- ‘Mr. Money With the Vibe’ by Asake
- ‘Boy Alone’ by Omah Lay
