Nigerian music has firmly planted its flag in Spotify’s billion-stream club, with a growing list of albums and EPs that have moved past the milestone.
The rankings below are based on streaming data reported by Chartmasters.org and music statistics platforms, as compiled in recent reports .
1. Rema – Rave & Roses (Ultra): 3.56 billion streams
Rema’s debut album remains the most-streamed African album in Spotify history. The project became the first African album to surpass 3 billion streams in August 2025 and reached 3.5 billion by September 2026 . The expanded ‘Ultra’ edition was propelled by the viral smash “Calm Down” and its Selena Gomez remix, which alone accounts for over 2 billion streams .
2. Burna Boy – Love, Damini: 1.76 billion streams
Burna Boy’s sixth studio album, released in July 2022, crossed the billion mark on the strength of tracks like “Last Last” . The album cemented his status as one of Afrobeats’ most consistent global hitmakers.
3. Omah Lay – Boy Alone (Deluxe): 1.5 billion streams
Omah Lay’s debut album, in its expanded deluxe form, has become one of the most-streamed Nigerian projects on Spotify. The project’s lead single, “Soso,” has driven much of its momentum, with over 394 million streams .
4. Ayra Starr – The Year I Turned 21: 1.48 billion streams
Ayra Starr’s sophomore album made her the first Nigerian female artist to cross the billion-stream mark. Released in May 2024, the album features hits like “Commas” and “Santa,” and has continued to accumulate streams well after its release .
5. Burna Boy – African Giant: 1.43 billion streams
Burna Boy’s fourth studio album, released in 2019, remains a cornerstone of his catalogue. The project, which earned him a Grammy nomination, has demonstrated remarkable longevity on streaming platforms .
6. Wizkid – Made In Lagos (Deluxe): 1.31 billion streams
Wizkid’s 2020 album, in its deluxe edition, became a global phenomenon driven by the hit “Essence” featuring Tems. The project solidified Wizkid’s international crossover and remains one of the most influential Nigerian albums of the streaming era .
7. CKay – CKay The First (EP): 1.11 billion streams
CKay’s debut EP, released in 2019, crossed the billion mark largely on the back of “Love Nwantiti,” which became a global viral sensation. It remains the most-streamed African EP on Spotify .
8. Fireboy DML – Playboy: 1.1 billion streams
Fireboy DML’s third studio album, released in 2022, reached the milestone through a steady accumulation of streams, powered by tracks like “Peru” and “Bandana” .
9. Tems – Born In The Wild: 1.05 billion streams
Tems’ debut album, released in June 2024, became the ninth Nigerian project to cross the billion-stream mark and only the second by a Nigerian female artist, following Ayra Starr . The album features “Love Me JeJe,” which won Best African Music Performance at the 2025 Grammys.
10. Asake – Mr. Money With The Vibe: 1 billion streams
Asake’s debut album, released in September 2022, officially crossed the billion-stream mark in November 2026, becoming his first project to reach the milestone . The album, led by “Terminator,” “Peace Be Unto You” and the “Sungba” remix with Burna Boy, debuted at No. 66 on the Billboard 200 and won Album of the Year at The Headies.
