Nigerian artists earned more than ₦60 billion in royalties from Spotify in 2025, according to the streaming platform’s latest annual report. The figure represents a significant surge in earnings, with revenue generated by Nigerian artists rising by over 140 percent in the past two years. The growth highlights the increasing global demand for Nigerian music…
Nigerian singer Asake has been named the most-streamed artist of all time on Spotify Nigeria, following the release of new milestone rankings by the streaming service. Spotify published the list to mark its fifth anniversary in Nigeria, highlighting the country’s most-played artistes and songs since the platform launched locally. Asake led the all-time artistes’ chart,…
Nigerian singer Tems has overtaken South Africa’s Tyla to become the African artiste with the highest number of monthly listeners on Spotify. Spotify data shows Tems reaching 38.3 million monthly listeners, edging past Tyla’s 38.2 million. The surge follows a run of recent releases and high-profile collaborations that have boosted her global reach. Industry watchers…
Spotify has revealed that some of its most senior engineers have not written code in months, as artificial intelligence increasingly takes on core development work across the company. The disclosure came during Spotify’s fourth-quarter earnings call, where co-CEO Gustav Söderström highlighted how AI tools are reshaping the company’s engineering workflows. Söderström said the company’s top…
Spotify recorded a strong end to 2025, adding millions of new paying customers despite continued criticism from some artists over royalty payments. In its latest financial report released Tuesday, the Swedish streaming giant said premium subscriptions rose by 9 million in the final quarter of the year, bringing its total number of paid users to…
Nigerian music star Burna Boy has set a new milestone on Spotify, recording the biggest streaming year ever achieved by an African artist. The Grammy-winning singer amassed 1.986 billion streams on the platform in 2025, placing him at the top of the continent’s streaming chart and ahead of fellow African heavyweights Wizkid, Tyla, Rema and…
A vast pirate archive has emerged online, claiming to contain almost every song ever streamed on Spotify, raising fresh concerns about large-scale music piracy and data security on the world’s biggest audio streaming platform. The archive, reportedly assembled by Anna’s Archive, a shadow library search engine, is said to include audio files for about 86…
Nigerian pop sensation Ayra Starr has made history by becoming the first African female artist to surpass 5 million followers on global streaming platform Spotify. The milestone further cements her position as one of Africa’s fastest-rising stars on the international stage. Known for her breakout hit “Rush”, Ayra Starr continues to gain momentum with a…
Kendrick Lamar’s smash-hit collaboration with SZA, Luther, has crossed one billion streams on Spotify, setting a new personal record for the Compton rapper. Released in November 2024, Luther has become Lamar’s fastest song to reach the milestone, achieving it in just seven months – one month quicker than his previous record-holder Not Like Us, which…
Spotify is under pressure to clamp down on a wave of fake podcasts promoting the illegal sale of prescription drugs through questionable online pharmacies. A recent investigation revealed that Spotify’s podcast platform hosted dozens of phony shows that advertised the sale of medications like Adderall, Xanax, Oxycodone, and Percocet—often without requiring a prescription. Many of…
Taylor Swift has once again cemented her place in music history by becoming the first female artist to surpass 100 billion streams on Spotify. A review of Swift’s Spotify profile confirms that she has crossed the remarkable milestone, setting a new record for female artists on the streaming platform. According to ChartMasters, a leading music…
Kendrick Lamar has achieved a historic milestone on Spotify, becoming the rapper with the highest number of monthly listeners ever on the platform. Following his electrifying performance at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday, Lamar’s monthly listeners surged to 88.8 million. His set, which featured tracks from his latest album GNX along with his…
Kanye West’s Yeezy website has gone offline after Shopify terminated its service, citing violations of its policies. A Shopify spokesperson confirmed the decision on Tuesday, stating that the platform removed the online store because it “did not engage in authentic commerce practices and violated our terms.” As a result, the Yeezy website, which had been…
Spotify and Warner Music Group (WMG) have announced a new multiyear partnership aimed at enhancing their collaboration in recorded music and publishing. The deal, revealed on Thursday, underscores a shared commitment to supporting artists, songwriters, and fans while driving growth in the music industry. Although financial details were not disclosed, both companies emphasized their focus…
Spotify has achieved a milestone by paying a record $10 billion to the music industry in 2024, marking the highest annual payout from a single retailer. This represents a significant leap from the $9 billion paid in royalties in 2023, bringing Spotify’s lifetime contributions to nearly $60 billion. The Swedish streaming platform’s growth reflects the…
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has made history, becoming the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. The streams include both his solo work and collaborations, solidifying his position as a global music icon. Among his extensive catalogue, Wizkid’s chart-topping collaboration with Canadian superstar Drake, “One Dance,” stands out as his most-streamed track…
Nigerian music star Asake has been crowned the most-streamed Nigerian artiste on Spotify for 2024, according to the platform’s annual ‘Wrapped’ report, which highlights global music trends and listener preferences. Released on Wednesday, the report revealed that Asake’s albums — ‘Work of Art,’ ‘Lungu Boy,’ and ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ — dominated the list…
South African singer Tyla has broken a major record previously held by Beyoncé, becoming the most streamed Black female artist of 2024 on Spotify. Tyla’s self-titled debut album has achieved a remarkable 1.565 billion streams on the platform, surpassing Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, which had 1.564 billion streams. The milestone also makes Tyla’s album the most…
Canadian rapper Drake has filed lawsuits against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of manipulating streaming figures to artificially promote Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, Not Like Us. The legal action, initiated by Drake’s company Frozen Moments LLC, was submitted to the New York Supreme Court on Monday. The filing alleges that UMG and…
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun, famously known as Wizkid, has shattered multiple streaming records on Spotify with his latest single, Kese (Dance). The track has become the most streamed song on Spotify Nigeria within its first 24 hours, amassing an impressive 1.57 million streams. This achievement surpasses Wizkid’s previous record of 1.016 million opening-day streams,…
Music streaming giant Spotify has honoured the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s groundbreaking single “Ojuelegba,” highlighting its enduring influence in the global Afrobeats movement. Released in 2014, the song has accumulated over 55 million streams on Spotify, solidifying its place as one of Afrobeats’ most iconic tracks. In a statement on Tuesday, Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head…
Coca-Cola and Oreo have joined forces to launch a unique marketing campaign on Spotify, blending their popular products with music. The campaign, dubbed “Bestie Mode,” offers fans a personalized experience by combining Coca-Cola-flavored Oreos and Oreo-flavored Coke with curated music playlists. The feature allows Spotify users to answer questions about their best friends and their…
Spotify has announced the top Nigerian songs with the most global streams for the first half of 2024, highlighting the growing international influence of Afrobeats. The streaming giant released its Global Impact List, showcasing the 30 Nigerian tracks that garnered the highest number of listens outside Nigeria between January 1 and June 30, 2024. Female…
Spotify has launched a dedicated Amapiano Hub to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the South African dance and music genre, marking a significant milestone in its global recognition. Following a year after the unveiling of its Afrobeats platform, “Journey of a Billion Streams,” Spotify aims to shine a spotlight on Amapiano. The genre amassed over…
Nigerian music sensation Asake has hit a significant milestone on Spotify, surpassing 7 million monthly listeners. This achievement, noted on June 14, 2024, cements Asake’s status as one of the platform’s most popular artists. Known for his distinctive sound and style, Asake continues to garner international recognition and build a substantial following. This latest accomplishment…
Taylor Swift continues her reign over the music industry as her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” shatters streaming records across major platforms including Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. Released on Friday, Swift’s 11th studio album achieved an unprecedented milestone, garnering 300 million streams in a single day on Spotify alone, establishing itself as…
Music streaming giant Spotify has launched a scathing critique against Apple for imposing new transaction fees of up to 27% in the US, labelling it as “outrageous” and accusing the tech giant of prioritizing profits over fair competition. Apple recently announced that app developers could sell products outside its store, but only if they continued…
In a strategic move to boost margins in its podcasting and audiobook divisions, Spotify has announced a major shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), resulting in a series of layoffs. The streaming giant, known for its personalized user experience driven by AI, has undergone three rounds of layoffs in the past year, eliminating 590 positions in…
In a bid to address revenue manipulation concerns and ensure fair compensation within its streaming platform, Spotify has announced significant changes to its royalty system, particularly impacting non-music tracks such as rain sounds and white noise. In a blog post on Tuesday, Spotify detailed the modifications that include an increase in the minimum track length…
In a thrilling turn of events that has music enthusiasts around the world buzzing with excitement, the renowned Nigerian musical sensation Ayo Balogun, internationally recognized as Wizkid, continues to make indelible marks in the world of music. Possessing an unrivalled talent for crafting captivating melodies and an unmistakable presence on stage, Wizkid has once again…
Spotify, following the launch of one of its kind website dedicated to the success and growth of Afrobeats, has confirmed the ten Afrobeats songs of all time. Spotify, one of the most prominent digital streaming platforms for music, has confirmed the ten Afrobeats songs of all time. This list of the greatest Afrobeats songs of…
Spotify, the popular audio streaming company, is implementing a workforce reduction in its podcasting unit, resulting in 200 employees being laid off, which accounts for approximately 2% of the company’s global workforce. In a statement released on Monday, the Sweden-based company acknowledged the difficult decision it had to make, describing it as a strategic realignment…
Spotify recently brought together influencers, media, creators and visual artists to a captivating experience. Spotify has established itself as the streaming platform of choice for many young Nigerians who are actively contributing to the growth of music streaming in the country. Spotify’s latest effort in fostering growth in the creative industry comes in the form…
Bollywood fans have been left without access to hundreds of their favorite tunes on Spotify because of a licensing dispute. As reported on CNN, Spotify said it had removed the entire catalog of Zee Music — India’s second-biggest domestic music label with 93.7 million subscribers on YouTube — on March 14 after the companies were…
Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Burna Boy has set a new record for African music on the digital streaming platform Spotify as he became the Fastest African artist to hit 600 million streams with the album ‘Love Damini.’ ‘Love Damini’ became the fastest African album to hit and surpass 600 million streams on Spotify…
Spotify has nearly 80 million songs and 4 million podcasts in its library, making it one of the most popular streaming platforms. Over 400 million listeners, including 188 million premium subscribers, use the service. It’s a place where new creatives are discovered and an audience every artist should try to reach. Rema [Nigeria] – 38…
Spotify’s CEO Daniel Ek renewed his attack on Apple (AAPL.O) on Wednesday in a series of tweets alleging the iPhone maker “gives itself every advantage while at the same time stifling innovation and hurting consumers”. As reported by Reuters, Ek tagged a number of sympathetic business leaders in his 21-tweet thread, including Musk, Microsoft president…
Real Madrid hosted Barcelona on Sunday, October 16. The merengues defeated Barcelona 3-1, but there was a larger loser from the game. As reported by Marca, the Canadian rapper and R&B idol Drake lost more than $800K in a two-leg parlay that included the Blaugrana’s victory. In an image shared by Drake’s Instagram account, the…
Spotify recently brought together celebrities, media, influencers and fans to celebrate Lagos’ status as a city of culture-shifters, innovators, and tastemakers through a full-day experiential event dubbed #SpotifyFunhouse, as reported by Pulse. https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/spotify-celebrates-lagos-as-a-tastemaker-city/smplsfl At the event, held at Landmark Centre in Victoria Island, guests enjoyed exciting performances and thought-provoking fireside chats, featuring key content creators…
FC Barcelona and Spotify’s partnership has officially kicked off with the popular audio streaming platform becoming the club’s main partner and Official audio streaming partner. As part of the agreement, the Swedish company, as reported by FC Barcelona also becomes the Title Partner to the stadium, which from today bears a new mural on its…
