Nigerian Entertainment News: Spotify Names Burna Boy 2025’s Leading Afrobeats Artist
Global music streaming giant Spotify has honored Nigerian superstar Burna Boy as the foremost Afrobeats performer of 2025
This recognition was part of Spotify’s 2025 Top Afrobeats Artists roster, which is overwhelmingly led by Nigerian stars. Burna Boy secured the top position, trailed by Rema in second place and Wizkid in third.
Completing the top five are Asake and Ayra Starr, the latest artist signed under Roc Nation. Interestingly, Davido, who is traditionally counted among the “Afrobeats Big 3” with Wizkid and Burna Boy, did not appear on this year’s list.
Additionally, Spotify disclosed the nations with the highest Afrobeats streaming numbers throughout the year, with the United States topping the chart, followed by Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Nigeria.
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